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Itch
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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(חֶרֶס, che'res, from חָרִס, to scratch and to burn), an inflammatory irritation of the skin, threatened to the Israelites as an infliction in case of idolatry (Deuteronomy 28:27); probably some coetaneous or eruptive disorder common in Egypt, but of what peculiar character is uncertain, if, indeed, any peculiar malady is intended. (See DISEASE).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Itch'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/i/itch.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Itch'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/i/itch.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
