Leviticus 26:44Yet for all that, when they are in the land of their enemies, I will not reject them, neither will I abhor them, to destroy them utterly, and to break my covenant with them; for I am Yahweh their God;
The setting
Mount Sinai, ~1446 BC. Moses receives the final covenant terms. Even in listing devastating consequences for disobedience, God ends with hope - modern Mount Sinai, Egypt...
The emotion here: recording overwhelmed by God's mercy after cataloging severe judgments
The original word
ma'as (מָאַס) — to reject completely, cast away as worthless
Why it matters
This covenant includes a specific promise that Jews would survive as a people despite exile
Read with care
What most readers miss in Leviticus 26:44
God lists 7 increasingly severe punishments, but THIS is verse 44 of 46 - the climax isn't punishment, it's promise
Common misconceptionPeople think God's love depends on our behavior. This verse comes AFTER listing punishments for disobedience - God's love persists through consequences.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Leviticus 26:44
Bible Genome reading
Leviticus 26:44 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Leviticus 26:44 comes from the book of Leviticus, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 90% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine faithfulness, preservation, covenant loyalty. Notable phrases: I will not reject them; not abhor them; not destroy utterly. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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