Leviticus 26:10
And ye shall eat old store, and bring forth the old because of the new.
Leviticus 26:10 (KJV)
Context
Leviticus 26:10 belongs to the blessings God promised Israel for obedience. After the exodus, God made a covenant with His people and gave them laws for worship and daily life. This chapter lists rewards for keeping His commandments and warnings for breaking them. The verse speaks to an agricultural society, where harvests were the main source of food and wealth.
Meaning
“Ye shall eat old store” means the people would still have grain from previous years when the new harvest came. Jewish commentators explain that the old store could be grain three years old, showing an extraordinary surplus. “Bring forth the old because of the new” pictures such abundance that they must clear out old supplies to make room for fresh crops. The promise is not merely enough food; it is more than enough, so that old and new blessings overlap without lack.
Biblical connections
This promise connects with Leviticus 25:22, where God assures that during the Sabbath year and the eighth year, the old crop will last until the new harvest arrives. Both passages show God’s faithful provision even in times of rest. The “old store” also symbolizes past blessings, while the “new” represents God’s continued and greater faithfulness in renewing His promises.
Application
Christians are not bound by the Mosaic Law’s specific covenant terms, so this agricultural promise does not transfer directly to believers today. Yet the verse reveals God’s character as a generous provider who gives abundantly and faithfully. It encourages trust in God’s provision and reminds us that obedience to His will leads to blessing, though the exact form of that blessing may differ.
Reflection
God’s goodness often brings old and new mercies together, so that we never face scarcity. This verse invites us to thank Him for past provision and to expect His continued care. It also calls us to obey Him faithfully, knowing that He keeps His covenant promises.
