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| − | ''' | + | '''Hemorrhoids''' are a condition in which the veins around the anus or lower rectum become swollen and inflamed, typically causing extreme discomfort. Hemorrhoids are often caused by straining to move stool, or sometimes by [[pregnancy]], aging, chronic constipation or [[diarrhea]], and anal intercourse. |
| − | == | + | == Hemorrhoids in the Bible == |
| − | The Israelites are threatened with | + | The Israelites are threatened with hemorrhoids, as a curse for disobedience, |
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''The LORD will smite thee with the botch of Egypt, and with the emerods, and with the scab, and with the itch, whereof thou canst not be healed.'' Deuteronomy 28:27 (KJV) | ''The LORD will smite thee with the botch of Egypt, and with the emerods, and with the scab, and with the itch, whereof thou canst not be healed.'' Deuteronomy 28:27 (KJV) | ||
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| − | and a plague of | + | and a plague of hemorrhoids is inflicted upon the [[Philistines]] after their capture of the [[Ark of the Covenant]]. (1 Samuel, 5-6) |
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[[Category:Anatomy]] | [[Category:Anatomy]] | ||
Revision as of 13:09, April 14, 2007
Hemorrhoids are a condition in which the veins around the anus or lower rectum become swollen and inflamed, typically causing extreme discomfort. Hemorrhoids are often caused by straining to move stool, or sometimes by pregnancy, aging, chronic constipation or diarrhea, and anal intercourse.
Hemorrhoids in the Bible
The Israelites are threatened with hemorrhoids, as a curse for disobedience,
The LORD will smite thee with the botch of Egypt, and with the emerods, and with the scab, and with the itch, whereof thou canst not be healed. Deuteronomy 28:27 (KJV)
and a plague of hemorrhoids is inflicted upon the Philistines after their capture of the Ark of the Covenant. (1 Samuel, 5-6)
