Deuteronomy 28:27 Meaning and Explanation
“The LORD shall smite thee with the botch of Egypt, and with the emerods, and with the scab, and with the itch, whereof thou canst not be healed.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Incurable diseases like Egypt's plagues afflict the people.
The Context of Deuteronomy 28:27
Incurable plague-like diseases.
What Does Deuteronomy 28:27 Mean?
The 'botch of Egypt' references the plagues of Egypt, now turned on Israel if they disobey. Emerods (tumors), scabs, and itching—all visible, persistent diseases—mark the body. The phrase 'whereof thou canst not be healed' emphasizes incurability and shame.
The curse echoes Egypt's experience, signaling that covenant-breaking makes Israel subject to the same divine judgment Egypt faced. The diseases are a mirror warning.
Deuteronomy 28:27 in the Original Language
negaim (נְגָעִים), 'boils/botches' — visible skin afflictions inflicted as divine judgment (as in Egypt's plagues).
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 28:27
What does Deuteronomy 28:27 mean?
Incurable diseases like Egypt's plagues afflict the people.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 28:27?
Incurable plague-like diseases.