Leviticus · Chapter 26 · God's Love

Leviticus 26:12 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

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Read in chapter context · Leviticus 26

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"I will walk among you, and will be your God, and you will be my people."

KJV · King James Version

"And I will walk1980 among8432 you, and will be1961 your God430, and ye shall be1961 my people5971."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses shall. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Leviticus 26:12 in Leviticus 26

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Leviticus 26:12 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Leviticus 26. Read the full chapter →

v.10 You shall eat old store long kept, and you shall move out the old because of the new.
v.11 I will set my tent among you, and my soul won’t abhor you.
v.12 I will walk among you, and will be your God, and you will be my people.
v.13 I am Yahweh your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, that you should not be their slaves. I have broken the bars of your yoke, and made you go upright.
v.14 “‘But if you will not listen to me, and will not do all these commandments;

Book background

About the Book of Leviticus

Testament: Old Testament
Genre: Law (Pentateuch)
Author: Moses (traditional)
Date written: c. 1446–1406 BC
Audience: Israel at Sinai
Chapters: 27

Leviticus details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary laws, festivals, and holiness code that defined Israel's worship. Its central message — "Be holy because I am holy" — establishes how a sinful people may dwell near a holy God. The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) and the scapegoat ritual prefigure Christ's sacrificial work in Hebrews.

Setting: Composed at Mount Sinai immediately after the tabernacle was completed.

Key themes: holiness · sacrifice · priesthood · purity · atonement

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Memorisation aid

How to memorise Leviticus 26:12

Leviticus 26:12 contains 16 words in 3 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

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I will walk among you

IWWAY
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and will be your God

AWBYG
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and you will be my people.

AYWBMP

Frequently asked

FAQ about Leviticus 26:12

What does Leviticus 26:12 say?

Leviticus 26:12 reads: "I will walk among you, and will be your God, and you will be my people." — from the Old Testament, Leviticus (Law (Pentateuch)). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Leviticus 26:12 in?

Leviticus 26:12 is in the book of Leviticus, traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional) and written around c. 1446–1406 BC. Leviticus is law (pentateuch) in the Old Testament, originally addressed to Israel at Sinai. Best known for the holiness code and the Day of Atonement.

What is Leviticus 26:12 about?

Leviticus 26:12 is primarily a Bible verse about God's Love. Within Leviticus, Leviticus details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary laws, festivals, and holiness code that defined Israel's worship. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Leviticus 26:12 in WEB and KJV?

Leviticus 26:12 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "I will walk among you, and will be your God, and you will be my people.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "And I will walk1980 among8432 you, and will be1961 your God430, and ye shall be1961 my people5971.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Leviticus 26:12?

Leviticus 26:12 is 16 words in the WEB translation (71 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 5 seconds.

How can I memorise Leviticus 26:12?

To memorise Leviticus 26:12, split it into its 3 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Leviticus 26:12 matter in Leviticus?

How can I apply Leviticus 26:12 today?

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