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In the Scriptures, the concept of itching is used both literally and metaphorically, illustrating the consequences of disobedience to God's commandments and the human tendency to seek out teachings that satisfy personal desires rather than divine truth.<br><br><b>Physical Ailments:</b><br><br>In the context of physical ailments, the "itch" is mentioned as a form of affliction or disease. In <a href="/deuteronomy/28-27.htm">Deuteronomy 28:27</a>, as part of the curses for disobedience, the Lord warns the Israelites: "The LORD will afflict you with the boils of Egypt and with tumors, festering rash, and itch, from which you cannot be cured." . This passage highlights the physical consequences of turning away from God's laws, where the "itch" is a symbol of suffering and divine judgment.<br><br><b>Spiritual and Moral Implications:</b><br><br>Metaphorically, the concept of itching ears is used to describe a spiritual condition where individuals seek teachings that align with their own desires rather than the truth of God's Word. In <a href="/2_timothy/4-3.htm">2 Timothy 4:3-4</a>, the Apostle Paul warns: "For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths." . This passage serves as a caution against the human inclination to reject sound doctrine in favor of teachings that are more palatable or convenient.<br><br><b>Moral and Ethical Teachings:</b><br><br>The Bible consistently emphasizes the importance of adhering to God's commandments and the dangers of deviating from His truth. The metaphor of itching ears serves as a reminder of the moral and ethical responsibility to seek and uphold the truth, even when it is challenging or counter-cultural. The Scriptures encourage believers to remain steadfast in their faith and to discern truth from falsehood, resisting the temptation to conform to worldly desires.<br><br><b>Summary of Biblical Perspective:</b><br><br>In summary, the concept of "itch" in the Bible encompasses both physical and spiritual dimensions. It serves as a warning of the consequences of disobedience and the human tendency to seek teachings that satisfy personal desires rather than divine truth. The Bible calls believers to remain faithful to God's Word, to seek sound doctrine, and to resist the allure of teachings that deviate from the truth.<a name="nav" id="nav"></a><div class="vheading2">Nave's Topical Index</div><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/28-27.htm">Deuteronomy 28:27</a></span><br>The LORD will smite you with the botch of Egypt, and with the tumors, and with the scab, and with the itch, whereof you can not be healed.<br><span class="source">Nave's Topical Index</span><p><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/various/creeds_of_christendom_with_a_history_and_critical_notes/_105_the_regular_or.htm"><span class="l">The Regular or Calvinistic Baptists.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> with a substantial agreement in the same <b>general</b> truth <b>...</b> two chapters, beginning with<br> the holy <b>Scriptures</b> and ending <b>...</b> convince all that they have 'no <b>itch</b> to clog <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../creeds of christendom with a history and critical notes/ 105 the regular or.htm</font><p><a href="/library/burgon/inspiration_and_interpretation/vii_the_essay_which_brings.htm"><span class="l">The Essay which Brings up the Rear in this Very Guilty Volume is <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Christ Himself "opened, to understand the <b>Scriptures</b> [197] ." Can <b>...</b> to believe that<br> there was a <b>general</b> conspiracy of <b>...</b> souls:"rid yourselves of that <b>itch</b> of the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../burgon/inspiration and interpretation/vii the essay which brings.htm</font><p><a href="/library/origen/origen_on_prayer/chapter_xix_and_bring_us.htm"><span class="l">And Bring us not into Temptation but Deliver us from Evil</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And David declares as a <b>general</b> truth <b>concerning</b> all <b>...</b> to the examination of the divine<br> <b>Scriptures</b> have, through <b>...</b> which they came to love the <b>itch</b> for pleasure. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/origen/origen on prayer/chapter xix and bring us.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bunyan/the_works_of_john_bunyan_volumes_1-3/saved_by_grace.htm"><span class="l">Saved by Grace;</span></a> <br><b>...</b> yet God said <b>concerning</b> thee, Let him live, for <b>...</b> Mount Zion, the heavenly Jerusalem,<br> the <b>general</b> assembly and <b>...</b> to the Father, as these <b>scriptures</b> testify; Romans <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/saved by grace.htm</font><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/emerods.html">What were the emerods God afflicted the Philistines with in 1 Samuel 5? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/itching-ears.html">What does 2 Timothy 4:3 mean by itching ears? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/spirit-willing-flesh-weak.html">What does it mean that the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/itch.htm">Itch: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a 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