Leviticus 26:7

What does Leviticus 26:7 mean?

A plain-English look at Leviticus 26:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And you will put to flight those who are against you, and they will be put to death by your swords.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

`And ye have pursued your enemies, and they have fallen before you by the sword;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

You shall pursue your enemies: and they shall fall before you.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

v.6And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid: and I will cause evil beasts to cease out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land.

v.7This passage

v.8And five of you shall chase a hundred, and a hundred of you shall chase ten thousand; and your enemies shall fall before you by the sword.

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