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 Vous ne vous ferez point d'idoles, vous ne vous élèverez ni image taillée ni statue, et vous ne placerez dans votre pays aucune pierre ornée de figures, pour vous prosterner devant elle; car je suis l'Eternel, votre Dieu.