Leviticus 26:31

“And I will make your cities waste, and bring your sanctuaries unto desolation, and I will not smell the savour of your sweet odours.”

"And I will make your cities waste, and bring your sanctuaries unto desolation, and I will not smell the savour of your sweet odours." - Leviticus 26:31
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What does Leviticus 26:31 mean?

Leviticus 26:31 (KJV) states the following: "And I will make your cities waste, and bring your sanctuaries unto desolation, and I will not smell the savour of your sweet odours." This passage from the Book of Leviticus is a part of the larger context of God's covenant with the…

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Desolation and the Promise of Restoration

**Introduction** Leviticus 26:31 states, "And I will make your cities waste, and bring your sanctuaries unto desolation, and I will not smell the savour of your sweet odours." At first glance, this verse may seem daunting and harsh. It speaks of desolation and abandonment…

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A Prayer for Restoration and Surrender

O Sovereign Lord, Creator of the heavens and the earth, I come before You, humbly acknowledging Your greatness and power. As I reflect on Leviticus 26:31, where Your Word declares, "And I will make your cities waste, and bring your sanctuaries unto desolation, and I will not…

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