Leviticus 26:6
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The most remarkable part of this promise isn't just peace from external threats, but the assurance that even the "harmful beasts" will be removed. This points to a deep restoration, not just of societal order, but of the very natural world itself, indicating a complete absence of danger and fear.
I will give peace in the land, and you shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid. And I will remove harmful beasts from the land, and the sword shall not go through your land.
English Standard Version (ESV)
This passage is part of God's conditional covenant with Israel, outlining the blessings that will follow their obedience to His commands. Following the prohibition of idolatry and the call to observe Sabbaths, these verses promise profound peace, security from wild animals and invasion, and national tranquility. It paints a picture of a protected people, able to rest without fear, a stark contrast to the anxieties and dangers they faced in Egypt and might face if they disobey.
What does 'peace' truly mean in God's economy? It's more than just the absence of war.
In Leviticus 26:6, God promises 'peace in the land.' This isn't merely the lack of external enemies or internal strife, though that's part of it.
A Deep Sense of Security
How does God ensure this promised peace? It's not passive; it's an active intervention.
The promise of peace in Leviticus 26:6 isn't just a passive hope; it's an active bestowal by God.
God as the Giver and Guardian
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This emphasizes that true peace and security are gifts that flow from God's sovereign hand and His commitment to His covenant people.
Understand the original words
shalom · Hebrew Noun
A state of wholeness, completeness, or well-being that results from a right relationship with God and others. In the Old Testament, it often implies security, prosperity, and the absence of conflict.
charad · Hebrew Verb
A state of dread or terror, often involving the loss of security. Biblically, it is the opposite of the rest and safety provided by God's protection.
chereb · Hebrew Noun
The standard Hebrew term for a metallic weapon of war, used both for national defense and divine judgment. Its presence or absence in the land serves as an indicator of God's favor or discipline.
This Psalm echoes the promise of peaceful rest, stating 'I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the LORD sustained me.' It beautifully illustrates the profound peace and security that comes from God's protection, making one feel unafraid.
Ezekiel 34:25This passage directly parallels the promise in Leviticus by speaking of God removing harmful beasts and securing His people, saying, 'I will make a covenant of peace with them and banish wild beasts from the land, so that they may live securely in the wilderness and sleep in the forests.' It shows this promise of security extending beyond just human threats.
Jeremiah 30:10This prophetic passage speaks of a future restoration where God promises, 'fear not, O Jacob my servant, nor be dismayed, O Israel, for behold, I will save you from far away, and your offspring from the land of their captivity. Jacob shall return and have quiet and ease, and none shall make him afraid.' It highlights that this peace is a gift from God, even in times of potential fear.
Luke 1:74-75This New Testament passage reflects the spirit of Leviticus's promises, describing how God would grant His people 'to grant us that we, being rescued from the hand of our enemies, might serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.' It shows the ultimate fulfillment of true peace as freedom from enemies enabling godly living.
calvinLeviticus 26:3-13: "If ye walk in my statutes, and keep my commandments, and do them;"
- If ye walk in my statutes. We have now to deal with two remarkable passages, in which he professedly treats of the rewards which the servants of God may expect, and of the punishments which await the transgressors. I have indeed already observed, that whatever God promises us on the condition of our walking in His commandments would be ineffectual if He should be extreme in examining our works. Hence it ar…
pooleLeviticus 26:6: "And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land."
Neither shall the sword go through your land, i.e. war, as the sword is oft taken, as Numbers 14:3 2 Samuel 12:10 . Otherwise there is the sword of justice. It shall not enter into it, nor have passage through it, much less shall your land be made the seat of war.
The most remarkable part of this promise isn't just peace from external threats, but the assurance that even the "harmful beasts" will be removed. This points to a deep restoration, not just of societal order, but of the very natural world itself, indicating a complete absence of danger and fear.
This passage is part of God's conditional covenant with Israel, outlining the blessings that will follow their obedience to His commands. Following the prohibition of idolatry and the call to observe Sabbaths, these verses promise profound peace, security from wild animals and invasion, and national tranquility. It paints a picture of a protected people, able to rest without fear, a stark contrast to the anxieties and dangers they faced in Egypt and might face if they disobey.
This passage is part of God's conditional covenant with Israel, outlining the blessings that will follow their obedience to His commands. Following the prohibition of idolatry and the call to observe Sabbaths, these verses promise profound peace, security from wild animals and invasion, and national tranquility. It paints a picture of a protected people, able to rest without fear, a stark contrast to the anxieties and dangers they faced in Egypt and might face if they disobey.
"I will give peace in the land, and you shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid. And I will remove harmful beasts from the land, and the sword shall not go through your land." — The most remarkable part of this promise isn't just peace from external threats, but the assurance that even the "harmful beasts" will be removed. This points to a deep restoration, not just of socie…
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