Deuteronomy 7:15 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God will remove all sickness from Israel and spare them from Egypt's diseases, instead sending them on those who hate the LORD.
The Context of Deuteronomy 7:15
God removes sickness from Israel and instead directs it toward those who oppose Him.
What Does Deuteronomy 7:15 Mean?
Building on the promise of physical wholeness, God guarantees removal of all sickness and specifically exempts Israel from 'the evil diseases of Egypt.' This reference to Egypt's plagues carries memory-weight; the plagues that devastated Egypt will not touch Israel. The contrast emphasizes God's protective care—He not only heals Israel but shields them from the very afflictions that devastated their former oppressor.
Instead of resting on Israel, these diseases are transferred to 'all them that hate thee'—those who oppose the LORD and His people. This reversal reflects the pattern established earlier: blessing and protection for the covenantally faithful, judgment and affliction for the rebellious. Health becomes a sign of covenant favor.
Deuteronomy 7:15 in the Original Language
dava'im (דָּוָיִם), 'diseases' or 'sicknesses' — plural form emphasizing variety and pervasiveness of illness; in context of Egypt, likely references the plagues, particularly disease-based afflictions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 7:15
What does Deuteronomy 7:15 mean?
God will remove all sickness from Israel and spare them from Egypt's diseases, instead sending them on those who hate the LORD.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 7:15?
God removes sickness from Israel and instead directs it toward those who oppose Him.