Moreover he will bring upon thee all the diseases of Egypt, which thou wast afraid of; and they shall cleave unto thee.
He will also bring back on you all the diseases of Egypt that you were afraid of, and they will stick to you and not leave.
God is warning that disobedience will bring back the very plagues and diseases they escaped from in Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Moses' final speech to the Israelites before entering the Promised Land, specifically within the section describing curses for disobedience. The Israelites had witnessed devastating plagues in Egypt before their exodus, and the memory of those diseases would have been fresh and terrifying. Moses is warning that turning away from God's covenant would reverse their deliverance and bring back the very suffering they had escaped.
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