Leviticus

Leviticus 26:46

God Himself establishes and authoritatively gives the covenant laws that govern His relationship with His people.

Leviticus 26:46 (WEB)

46 These are the statutes, ordinances, and laws, which Yahweh made between him and the children of Israel in Mount Sinai by Moses.

Central Idea

God Himself establishes and authoritatively gives the covenant laws that govern His relationship with His people.

Authorial Intent

This verse formally concludes the covenantal section of Leviticus by identifying the statutes, rules, and laws as given by the LORD between Himself and Israel at Mount Sinai through Moses.

Literary Context

Leviticus 26:46 functions as the formal conclusion to the covenant blessing, warning, exile, confession, and mercy section of Leviticus 26. After the severe covenant consequences and the hope of covenant remembrance, this final verse identifies the whole body of instruction as divinely given covenant legislation mediated through Moses at Sinai.

Historical Context

Mount Sinai, where the LORD gives covenant instruction to Israel through Moses. The Israelites, the covenant people addressed by the LORD’s decrees, laws, and regulations.

Chapter: Leviticus 26

Covenant Blessings, Covenant Discipline, Exile, Confession, and Remembered Mercy

The holy LORD promises covenant fullness for obedient Israel, escalating discipline for rebellious Israel, exile for hardened covenant treachery, and remembered mercy when humbled sinners confess, because He remains faithful to His covenant.