Deuteronomy 28:60

The Curses of Disobedience · Deuteronomy 28:15–68
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Translations

Modern
He will afflict you again with all the diseases you dreaded in Egypt, and they will cling to you.
Traditional
Moreover he will bring upon thee all the diseases of Egypt, which thou wast afraid of; and they shall cleave unto thee.
Literal
And He will bring back on you all the diseases of Egypt, the presence of which you were afraid, and they shall cling to you.
Latin
…et convertet in te omnes afflictiones Ægypti, quas timuisti, et adhærebunt tibi.

Original

Hebrew
English
He will afflict you again with all the diseases you dreaded in Egypt, and they will cling to you.

Notes

The diseases of Egypt were not just general plagues but those associated with physical illness (see Exodus 9:8–12).

This section explains the conditions for receiving the covenant blessing, the types of blessings, and the curses that will occur if people ignore or disobey these rules (28:1–14; 28:15–68).

Parallels

Leviticus 20:1–9 Leviticus 26:14–39

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Assumption of Moses Biblical Concept of Law Curse, Cursed Deuteronomy, Book of Earth Elijah Elisha Haggai, Book of Hosea, Book of Joshua (Person) Kings, Books of First and Second Medicine and Medical Practice Mount Ebal Mount Gerizim Neighbor Proverbs, Book of Reward

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Dispensation of God Backsliders: General Scriptures Concerning Diseases: Frequently: Complicated Disobedience to God: Denunciations Against Egypt: Subject to Plague Fear of God: A Motive of Obedience Holy Spirit: Israelites Idolatry: Denunciations Against Judgments: Denounced Against Disobedience Obedience to God: Punishment of Refusing Obedience: Enjoined Reprobacy: General Scriptures Concerning Sanitation: Penalties Concerning Sickness: Sent by God War: God Uses, As a Judgment Wicked (People): Punishment of