King James Version

What Does Leviticus 26:5 Mean?

Leviticus 26:5 in the King James Version says “And your threshing shall reach unto the vintage, and the vintage shall reach unto the sowing time: and ye shall eat your...” — study this verse from Leviticus chapter 26 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“And your threshing shall reach unto the vintage, and the vintage shall reach unto the sowing time: and ye shall eat your bread to the full, and dwell in your land safely.”

Leviticus 26:5 · KJV

Context

3

If ye walk in my statutes, and keep my commandments, and do them;

4

Then I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit.

5

And your threshing shall reach unto the vintage, and the vintage shall reach unto the sowing time: and ye shall eat your bread to the full, and dwell in your land safely.

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. rid: Heb. cause to cease

7

And ye shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you by the sword.

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Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
And your threshing shall reach unto the vintage, and the vintage shall reach unto the sowing time: and ye shall eat your bread to the full, and dwell in your land safely.

This verse falls within the section on Blessings and Curses. Covenant blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience, establishing consequences of Israel's covenant relationship.


The holiness demanded in Leviticus becomes possible through Christ, who both satisfies God's righteous requirements and transforms believers by His Spirit.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Covenant blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience, establishing consequences of Israel's covenant relationship. Chapters 17-27, often called the 'Holiness Code,' expand covenant obligations beyond ritual to encompass all of life—sexuality, economics, justice, and relationships. The repeated refrain 'I am the LORD' grounds these laws in God's character and covenant relationship with Israel. Israel received these laws while encamped at Sinai, before entering Canaan. The laws prepared them for life in the promised land, distinguishing them from Canaanite practices and establishing their identity as God's holy nation. The portable tabernacle, central to Levitical worship, accompanied them through wilderness wanderings and eventually found permanent form in Solomon's temple. The tabernacle's design parallels ancient Near Eastern temple architecture, yet its portable nature and absence of divine images distinguished it from pagan temples.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does this verse help you understand both God's justice and His mercy in salvation?
  2. How does this verse reveal God's character, and how should that revelation shape your relationship with Him?
  3. How can you use this verse to worship God more fully, obey Him more faithfully, or love others more sacrificially?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 15 words
יַשִּׂ֣יג1 of 15

“shall reach”

H5381

to reach (literally or figuratively)

לָכֶ֥ם2 of 15
H0
דַּ֙יִשׁ֙3 of 15

“And your threshing”

H1786

threshing-time

אֶת4 of 15
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

וּבָצִ֖יר5 of 15

“and the vintage”

H1210

clipped, i.e., the grape crop

וּבָצִ֖יר6 of 15

“and the vintage”

H1210

clipped, i.e., the grape crop

יַשִּׂ֣יג7 of 15

“shall reach”

H5381

to reach (literally or figuratively)

אֶת8 of 15
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

זָ֑רַע9 of 15

“unto the sowing time”

H2233

seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity

וַֽאֲכַלְתֶּ֤ם10 of 15

“and ye shall eat”

H398

to eat (literally or figuratively)

לַחְמְכֶם֙11 of 15

“your bread”

H3899

food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)

לָשֹׂ֔בַע12 of 15

“to the full”

H7648

satisfaction (of food or [figuratively] joy)

וִֽישַׁבְתֶּ֥ם13 of 15

“and dwell”

H3427

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

לָבֶ֖טַח14 of 15

“safely”

H983

properly, a place of refuge; abstract, safety, both the fact (security) and the feeling (trust); often (adverb with or without preposition) safely

בְּאַרְצְכֶֽם׃15 of 15

“in your land”

H776

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Leviticus. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Leviticus 26:5 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

Cross-References

Verses related to Leviticus 26:5 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Amos 9:13Joel 2:26Joel 2:19Leviticus 25:18-19Proverbs 1:33Deuteronomy 11:15

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