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Inflammation(congestion)

/in-fluh-MAY-shun/

Summary

A burning condition of the body, listed among the covenant curses for disobedience.

Covenant Curse

Inflammation is listed among the diseases that would afflict Israel for covenant disobedience. Along with consumption, fever, and other afflictions, it would pursue the disobedient until they perished. The term describes a burning, feverish condition of the body.

Key verses:Deuteronomy 28:22

Related Verses2 mentions

Leviticus· 1 verse

Deuteronomy· 1 verse

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Inflammation," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).