The curses correspond in form and number (Deuteronomy 28:15–19) to the blessings (Deuteronomy 28:3–6), and the special ways…

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

Fever.<…

The Lord shall smite thee with a consumption
An emaciation of their bodies, either through famine or wasting disease…

If we do not keep God's commandments, we not only fall short of the blessing promised, but we also lay ourselves under the curse, which includes al…