384 – The Evil Eye

The evil eye the belief that spiteful looks can damage one’s health, fertility, or property. It was prevalent throughout the ancient Near East and is frequently mentioned in rabbinic literature. “There is no direct proof that the Israelites were concerned about the power of the evil eye in biblical times, but no doubt they too sought means to defend themselves against it.”

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