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I will set my face against you, and you shall be struck before your enemies: those who hate you shall rule over you; and you shall flee when none pursues you.

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The Face of God's Anger

Commentators explain that the phrase "I will set my face against you" signifies more than just allowing bad things to happen. It describes God's active, personal opposition and anger. John Gill notes this is the direct reversal of the blessing in verse 9, where God promises to "have respect" for them. Matthew Henry calls this divine opposition the "root and cause of all their misery."

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Leviticus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Leviticus 26:3–45

18th Century

Theologian

As “the book of the covenant” (Exodus 20:22–33) concludes with promises and warnings (Exodus 23:20–33), so does this collec…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Leviticus 26:17

19th Century

Bishop

And I will set my face against you. —That is, make them feel His anger. (See Note on Leviticus 17:10.)

John Gill

John Gill

On Leviticus 26:17

17th Century

Pastor

And I will set my face against you
Exert his power, and stir up his wrath and indignation against them, as enemies o…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Leviticus 26:14–39

17th Century

Minister

After God has set the blessing before them that would make them a happy people if they were obedient, He here sets the curse before them���the evil…