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If you will not yet for these things listen to me, then I will chastise you seven times more for your sins.
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Not a Literal Number
Commentators unanimously explain that "seven times more" is not a mathematical formula but a Hebrew figure of speech. The number seven, significant in the covenant, is used proverbially to mean "completely," "thoroughly," or "abundantly." God is warning that if initial discipline is ignored, the next stage will be significantly more intense and severe.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As “the book of the covenant” (Exodus 20:22–33) concludes with promises and warnings (Exodus 23:20–33), so does this collec…
19th Century
Anglican
And if you will not yet for all this hearken unto me. —Better, and if up to these you will not hearken unto me, …
16th Century
Protestant
And if you will not yet for all this listen. The gradation of punishments mentioned here shows that they are so tempered by God’s kindness…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And if you will not for all this hearken to me If such corrections by diseases of body, and by giving them up into t…
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 evils …
