And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.
He said, 'If you will carefully listen to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in his eyes, and pay attention to his commands, and obey all his laws, I will not bring any of the diseases on you that I brought on the Egyptians. I am the LORD who heals you.'
God is promising that if his people listen to him and obey his ways, he will protect them from disease and be their healer.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, after the Israelites crossed the Red Sea and escaped from Egyptian slavery, they traveled to Marah where they found bitter water that God miraculously made sweet. This event led God to make a covenant promise to the people, assuring them that obedience to His commands would protect them from the diseases that had afflicted the Egyptians during the plagues, as a way to reinforce His role as their healer and provider in the wilderness.
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