The LORD will smite thee with the botch of Egypt, and with the emerods, and with the scab, and with the itch, whereof thou canst not be healed.
The LORD will strike you with the boils of Egypt, and with tumors, and with scabs, and with itching skin diseases that cannot be cured.
This verse warns that God will bring incurable diseases and painful skin conditions as punishment for disobedience.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is addressing the Israelites as they stand on the brink of entering the Promised Land, reminding them of the covenant God made with their ancestors and the blessings that come from obedience or the curses that follow disobedience. This verse falls within a longer list of curses that would result from breaking God's laws, serving as a solemn warning about the physical and spiritual consequences of unfaithfulness. These diseases mentioned, like the "botch of Egypt," likely refer to plagues or afflictions the Israelites witnessed during their time in Egypt, emphasizing God's power to enforce His covenant.
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