The LORD shall smite thee in the knees, and in the legs, with a sore botch that cannot be healed, from the sole of thy foot unto the top of thy head.
The LORD will strike you with painful, infected sores on your knees and legs that cannot be healed, covering you from the bottom of your feet to the top of your head.
This verse describes severe physical affliction that God would bring as judgment for disobedience to His covenant.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Moses' final address to the Israelites before entering the Promised Land, specifically from the section describing curses that would come upon them if they broke their covenant with God. Moses was warning the people about the consequences of turning away from God's laws after they settled in Canaan. These warnings were meant to encourage faithfulness and obedience to God's commands.
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