· Translation: KJV

Leviticus 26:14"'But if you will not listen to me, and will not do all these commandments;

The setting

Mount Sinai wilderness, ~1445 BC. Moses records God's covenant terms before Israel enters Canaan. Modern-day southern Egypt/Saudi Arabia border region.

The emotion here: heavy-hearted while recording God's necessary warnings

Why it matters

This covenant structure mirrors ancient Near Eastern suzerain treaties with blessings and curses sections

Read with care

What most readers miss in Leviticus 26:14

The 'if' here begins a series of escalating warnings — God gives multiple chances

Common misconceptionPeople think this is God being vindictive, but it's actually protective — like warning signs before a cliff. The consequences flow naturally from breaking spiritual laws.

Bible Genome reading

Leviticus 26:14 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerGod
Eraexodus
Primary emotionanxious
Literary typeprophecy
MarkProphecy

Emotional genome

Comfort power10%
Quotability60%
Memorability60%
Crisis relevance30%
Standalone60%
Themes:conditional obediencechoicewarning

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Open Leviticus 26

Leviticus 26:14 comes from the book of Leviticus, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is anxious, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include conditional obedience, choice, warning. Notable phrases: if you will not listen; not do all commandments. This verse contains prophecy.

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