New International VersionHe will bring on you all the diseases of Egypt that you dreaded, and they will cling to you.
New Living TranslationHe will afflict you with all the diseases of Egypt that you feared so much, and you will have no relief.
English Standard VersionAnd he will bring upon you again all the diseases of Egypt, of which you were afraid, and they shall cling to you.
Berean Standard BibleHe will afflict you again with all the diseases you dreaded in Egypt, and they will cling to you.
King James BibleMoreover he will bring upon thee all the diseases of Egypt, which thou wast afraid of; and they shall cleave unto thee.
New King James VersionMoreover He will bring back on you all the diseases of Egypt, of which you were afraid, and they shall cling to you.
New American Standard BibleAnd He will bring back on you every disease of Egypt of which you were afraid, and they will cling to you.
NASB 1995“He will bring back on you all the diseases of Egypt of which you were afraid, and they will cling to you.
NASB 1977“And He will bring back on you all the diseases of Egypt of which you were afraid, and they shall cling to you.
Legacy Standard BibleAnd He will bring back on you all the diseases of Egypt of which you were afraid, and they will cling to you.
Amplified BibleMoreover, He will bring on you all the diseases of Egypt of which you were afraid, and they will cling to you.
Christian Standard BibleHe will afflict you again with all the diseases of Egypt, which you dreaded, and they will cling to you.
Holman Christian Standard BibleHe will afflict you again with all the diseases of Egypt, which you dreaded, and they will cling to you.
American Standard VersionAnd he will bring upon thee again all the diseases of Egypt, which thou wast afraid of; and they shall cleave unto thee.
Contemporary English Versionlike those you were so afraid of in Egypt.
English Revised VersionAnd he will bring upon thee again all the diseases of Egypt, which thou wast afraid of; and they shall cleave unto thee.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationHe will again bring all the diseases of Egypt that you dreaded, and they will cling to you.
Good News TranslationHe will bring on you once again all the dreadful diseases you experienced in Egypt, and you will never recover.
International Standard VersionHe will inflict on you all the diseases of Egypt that you dreaded, and they won't be curable.
NET BibleHe will infect you with all the diseases of Egypt that you dreaded, and they will persistently afflict you.
New Heart English BibleHe will bring on you again all the diseases of Egypt, which you were afraid of; and they shall cling to you.
Webster's Bible TranslationMoreover, he will bring upon thee all the diseases of Egypt, of which thou wast afraid; and they shall cleave to thee. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe will afflict you again with all the diseases you dreaded in Egypt, and they will cling to you.
World English BibleHe will bring on you again all the diseases of Egypt, which you were afraid of; and they will cling to you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He has brought back all the diseases of Egypt on you, from the presence of which you have been afraid, and they have cleaved to you.
Young's Literal Translation 'And He hath brought back on thee all the diseases of Egypt, of the presence of which thou hast been afraid, and they have cleaved to thee;
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd he turned back upon thee all the sicknesses of Egypt, of which thou west afraid from their face, and they did cleave to thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he shall bring back on thee all the afflictions of Egypt, which thou wast afraid of, and they shall stick fast to thee.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd he will turn back upon you all the afflictions of Egypt, which you fear, and these will cling to you.
New American BibleHe will bring back upon you all the diseases of Egypt which you dread, and they will cling to you.
New Revised Standard VersionHe will bring back upon you all the diseases of Egypt, of which you were in dread, and they shall cling to you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMoreover he will bring upon you all the diseases of Egypt, of which you were afraid; and they shall cleave to you.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd he shall bring upon you all the plagues of the Egyptians which you feared in front of them and they shall stick to you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And He will bring back upon thee all the diseases of Egypt, which thou wast in dread of; and they shall cleave unto thee.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd he shall bring upon thee all the evil pain of Egypt, of which thou wast afraid, and they shall cleave to thee.
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Context The Curses of Disobedience… 59He will bring upon you and your descendants extraordinary disasters, severe and lasting plagues, and terrible and chronic sicknesses. 60He will afflict you againwith allthe diseasesyou dreadedin Egypt,and they will clingto you.61The LORD will also bring upon you every sickness and plague not recorded in this Book of the Law, until you are destroyed.…
Cross References Exodus 15:26saying, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His eyes, and pay attention to His commands, and keep all His statutes, then I will not bring on you any of the diseases I inflicted on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you.”
Leviticus 26:16then this is what I will do to you: I will bring upon you sudden terror, wasting disease, and fever that will destroy your sight and drain your life. You will sow your seed in vain, because your enemies will eat it.
Deuteronomy 7:15And the LORD will remove from you all sickness. He will not lay upon you any of the terrible diseases you knew in Egypt, but He will inflict them on all who hate you.
2 Chronicles 21:12-19Then a letter came to Jehoram from Elijah the prophet, which stated: “This is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘You have not walked in the ways of your father Jehoshaphat or of Asa king of Judah, / but you have walked in the ways of the kings of Israel and have caused Judah and the people of Jerusalem to prostitute themselves, just as the house of Ahab prostituted itself. You have also killed your brothers, your father’s family, who were better than you. / So behold, the LORD is about to strike your people, your sons, your wives, and all your possessions with a serious blow. ...
Jeremiah 24:10And I will send against them sword and famine and plague, until they have perished from the land that I gave to them and their fathers.’”
Jeremiah 29:17-18this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “I will send against them sword and famine and plague, and I will make them like rotten figs, so bad they cannot be eaten. / I will pursue them with sword and famine and plague. I will make them a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth—a curse, a desolation, and an object of scorn and reproach among all the nations to which I banish them.
Jeremiah 42:18For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘Just as My anger and wrath were poured out on the residents of Jerusalem, so will My wrath be poured out on you if you go to Egypt. You will become an object of cursing and horror, of vilification and disgrace, and you will never see this place again.’
Jeremiah 44:13I will punish those who live in the land of Egypt, just as I punished Jerusalem, by sword and famine and plague,
Ezekiel 14:19-21Or if I send a plague into that land and pour out My wrath upon it through bloodshed, cutting off from it both man and beast, / then as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, they could not deliver their own sons or daughters. Their righteousness could deliver only themselves. / For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘How much worse will it be when I send against Jerusalem My four dire judgments—sword, famine, wild beasts, and plague—in order to cut off from it both man and beast?
Amos 4:10“I sent plagues among you like those of Egypt; I killed your young men with the sword, along with your captured horses. I filled your nostrils with the stench of your camp, yet you did not return to Me,” declares the LORD.
Matthew 24:7Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.
Luke 21:11There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven.
John 5:14Afterward, Jesus found the man at the temple and said to him, “See, you have been made well. Stop sinning, or something worse may happen to you.”
Acts 12:23Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.
Romans 1:27Likewise, the men abandoned natural relations with women and burned with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men and received in themselves the due penalty for their error.
Treasury of Scripture Moreover he will bring on you all the diseases of Egypt, which you were afraid of; and they shall stick to you. Deuteronomy 7:15 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 allthem that hate thee. Exodus 15:26 And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for Iam the LORD that healeth thee. Jump to Previous AfraidCauseCleaveCleavedClingDiseasesDreadDreadedEgyptMoreoverPresenceWastJump to Next AfraidCauseCleaveCleavedClingDiseasesDreadDreadedEgyptMoreoverPresenceWastDeuteronomy 28 1.The blessings for obedience15.The curses for disobedienceHe will afflict you againThis phrase indicates a return of previous afflictions, suggesting a cyclical pattern of disobedience and consequence. In the context of Deuteronomy, it serves as a warning to the Israelites about the repercussions of turning away from God's commandments. Historically, this reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where blessings and curses are contingent upon obedience. with all the diseases you dreaded in Egypt
The mention of diseases dreaded in Egypt recalls the plagues that God sent upon Egypt during the Exodus (Exodus 7-12). These plagues were both a judgment against the Egyptians and a demonstration of God's power. The Israelites, having witnessed these events, would have a deep-seated fear of such afflictions. This serves as a reminder of God's ability to use natural phenomena as instruments of judgment. and they will cling to you
The imagery of diseases clinging suggests a persistent and inescapable affliction. This can be seen as a metaphor for the consequences of sin and disobedience, which are not easily shaken off. In a broader biblical context, this reflects the idea that sin has lasting effects, as seen in the narrative of Israel's repeated cycles of sin, judgment, repentance, and deliverance throughout the Old Testament. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and warnings to the Israelites. 2. IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, receiving the covenant and its blessings and curses. 3. EgyptThe land where the Israelites were enslaved, representing a place of suffering and divine judgment. 4. Diseases of EgyptPlagues and afflictions that God used to demonstrate His power over Egypt and its gods. 5. Promised LandThe land of Canaan, which the Israelites are preparing to enter, contingent on their obedience to God. Teaching Points Covenant FaithfulnessThe importance of remaining faithful to God's covenant to avoid the consequences of disobedience. Divine JudgmentUnderstanding that God's judgments are just and serve as a call to repentance and obedience. Historical LessonsLearning from the past experiences of the Israelites to avoid repeating their mistakes. Spiritual HealthRecognizing the spiritual implications of "diseases" that can cling to us, such as sin and idolatry. Redemption through ChristEmphasizing that through Christ, believers are redeemed from the curse of the law and can live in freedom and obedience. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 28:60?
2.How does Deuteronomy 28:60 illustrate consequences of disobedience to God's commandments?
3.What diseases mentioned in Deuteronomy 28:60 reflect God's judgment on Israel's disobedience?
4.How can we apply the warnings in Deuteronomy 28:60 to our spiritual lives?
5.What connections exist between Deuteronomy 28:60 and other biblical warnings about disobedience?
6.How does Deuteronomy 28:60 emphasize the importance of obedience in our faith journey?
7.Why would God reintroduce diseases on His chosen people in Deuteronomy 28:60?
8.How does Deuteronomy 28:60 align with the concept of a loving God?
9.What historical evidence supports the fulfillment of Deuteronomy 28:60's curses?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 28?
11.In Deuteronomy 28, how can modern readers reconcile the promise of curses (verses 15-68) with our scientific understanding of disease, famine, and natural disasters?
12.What does the Bible say about pandemic diseases?
13.Does the promise of divine protection in Exodus 15:26 conflict with later biblical accounts of Israel suffering plagues and diseases?
14.Amos 4:9-10 - Do the described plagues (blight, mildew, locusts, pestilence) align with known historical or scientific data?What Does Deuteronomy 28:60 Mean He will afflict you againThe verse begins by making it clear that the LORD Himself is the One bringing the discipline. In the broader context ofDeuteronomy 28, blessings follow obedience (vv. 1-14) and curses follow disobedience (vv. 15-68). Verse 60 falls in the curse section, reinforcing that covenant unfaithfulness has tangible consequences. CompareDeuteronomy 28:58-59, where “the LORD will bring upon you and your descendants extraordinary plagues.”Hebrews 10:31 reminds us, “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God,” underscoring divine accountability rather than random misfortune.
With all the diseasesThe term “all” points to completeness; nothing that once devastated Egypt is off the table.Exodus 15:26 records God’s promise to spare Israel from Egyptian diseases if they obeyed, making this threat inDeuteronomy 28 the exact reversal for disobedience.Deuteronomy 7:15 similarly warns that disobedience would bring back “terrible diseases.” The scope covers plagues, boils, pestilence—everything listed earlier in the chapter (Deuteronomy 28:21-22).
You dreaded in EgyptIsrael’s collective memory of Egyptian afflictions was vivid: • Water turned to blood (Exodus 7:17-24) • Frogs, gnats, flies, and livestock disease (Exodus 8-9) • Boils on flesh (Exodus 9:10-11) Those horrors became a reference point for fear (Numbers 14:3). God leverages that history to emphasize how serious covenant violation is.Deuteronomy 7:18-19 calls them to remember God’s deliverance; verse 60 warns that forgetting Him means reliving what once terrified them.
And they will cling to youThe diseases are not momentary; they attach themselves persistently.Deuteronomy 28:21 speaks of “plagues that cling to you until He has exterminated you.”Leviticus 26:16 parallels this with “wasting disease and fever that will consume the eyes and drain the life.” The idea is ongoing misery, not a fleeting event—an inescapable, lingering consequence that only genuine repentance could lift (compare2 Chronicles 7:13-14).
summaryDeuteronomy 28:60 warns that covenant infidelity reverses the Exodus blessings: the God who once shielded Israel will actively re-apply the very judgments they feared in Egypt. Every aspect—God’s personal action, the totality of the plagues, the recollection of past dread, and the stubborn persistence of disease—underscores His seriousness about obedience. The verse calls God’s people to remember His deliverance, honor His commands, and avoid the severe, lasting discipline that accompanies rebellion. (60) The diseases of Egypt, which thou wast afraid of.--Contrast Exodus 15:26. "If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of Jehovah . . . I will put none of these diseases of Egypt which thou knowest, upon thee; for I am Jehovah, that healeth thee"But, on the other hand, it is said ( Ezekiel 7:9), "Ye shall know that I am Jehovah that smiteth." eJehovah-Rophekaand Jehovah-Makkehare one Jehovah. Verses 60, 61. - The diseases of Egypt are the plagues sent on Pharaoh and his people, as recorded in Exodus 7. - 11. Besides these, other plagues, not recorded in the Book of the Law, should come on rebellious Israel, so that they should be almost utterly destroyed.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew He will afflict you againוְהֵשִׁ֣יב(wə·hê·šîḇ)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725:To turn back, in, to retreat, againwith allכָּל־(kāl-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everythe diseasesמַדְוֵ֣ה(maḏ·wêh)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4064:Sicknessyou dreadedיָגֹ֖רְתָּ(yā·ḡō·rə·tā)Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3025:To be afraid, fearin Egypt,מִצְרַ֔יִם(miṣ·ra·yim)Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4714:Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africaand they will cling to you.וְדָבְק֖וּ(wə·ḏā·ḇə·qū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1692:To impinge, cling, adhere, to catch by pursuit
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