ESV Reformation Study Bible – Deut 7:15
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Deut 7:15

7:15 the evil diseases of Egypt. The same promise of health is given in Ex. 15:26, and the converse is given as a curse in Deut. 28:60. The dietary laws provided Israel with some protection against common parasites that were rife in Egypt.