Leviticus 26:1–46 is a collection of blessings on those who keep the law and curses on those who do not (see also Deuteronomy 28:1–68). The clause, I am the Lord (your God),
occurs numerous times in the chapter (Leviticus 26:1, Leviticus 26:2, Leviticus 26:13, Leviticus 26:44, Leviticus 26:45). This serves as a clear structural marker, allowing the text to be divided as follows:
Leviticus 26:1–2 Fundamentals of the Law
Leviticus 26:3–13 Blessings
Leviticus 26:4–5 Rain and Good Harvest
Leviticus 26:6–10 Peace and Security
Leviticus 26:11–13 God’s Presence
Leviticus 26:14–45 Curses
Leviticus 26:14–17 General Curses
Leviticus 26:18–20 Drought and Poor Harvest
Leviticus 26:21–22 Wild Animals
Leviticus 26:23–26 War: Plague, and Famine
Leviticus 26:27–39 War: Cannibalism and Deportation
Leviticus 26:40–45 Promise of Restoration
Leviticus 26:46 Summary
1 “You shall not make idols for yourselves or erect an image or pillar, and you shall not set up a figured stone in your land to bow down to it, for I am the LORD your God.