And the LORD will take away from thee all sickness, and will put none of the evil diseases of Egypt, which thou knowest, upon thee; but will lay them upon all them that hate thee.
And the LORD will remove all sickness from you, and He will not bring any of the terrible diseases of Egypt that you remember upon you. Instead, He will bring those diseases upon all who hate you.
God is promising His people complete protection from disease while their enemies will face the very illnesses they are spared from.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is speaking to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after their deliverance from slavery in Egypt, where they had endured harsh oppression and witnessed devastating plagues. This verse is part of God's covenant promises, assuring the people that He would protect them from the diseases they knew in Egypt as a reward for their obedience and faithfulness. It reflects the historical reality of the Israelites' experiences in Egypt and God's ongoing role as their protector in the wilderness.
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