Deuteronomy 28:22

Consumption. — Only here and in Leviticus 26:16. “With which the flesh is consumed and puffed out” (Rashi).

Fever. — Only here and in Leviticus 26:16, where it is rendered “burning ague.” (Comp. Deuteronomy 32:22 : “A fire is kindled in mine anger.”)

Inflammation. — Here only. The word is derived from a verb signifying to burn, or pursue hotly, like a fire that hastens on its way. “A heat greater than the fever” (Rashi).

Extreme burning. — Here only. “A disease which heats the body inwardly” (Rashi).

Blasting and mildew. — “I have smitten you with blasting and with mildew” (Amos 4:9, same words). (See also 1 Kings 8:37, where “pestilence, blasting, and mildew” are contemplated as possibilities, very probably in view of this curse. Also Haggai 2:17.)