Topical Encyclopedia Consumption, in biblical terms, often refers to wasting diseases or afflictions that lead to the gradual decline of the body. It is frequently mentioned in the context of divine judgment or as a consequence of disobedience to God's commandments. The term can also be understood metaphorically, representing spiritual decay or the consequences of sin.Leviticus 26:16 : "I will do this to you: I will bring upon you sudden terror, wasting disease, and fever that will destroy your sight and drain your life. You will sow your seed in vain because your enemies will eat it." In this passage, consumption is depicted as a form of divine retribution for disobedience. The wasting disease is part of a series of curses that God warns will befall the Israelites if they fail to follow His statutes and commandments. The physical affliction is a manifestation of the spiritual and communal breakdown resulting from turning away from God. Deuteronomy 28:22 : "The LORD will strike you with wasting disease, with fever and inflammation, with scorching heat and drought, with blight and mildew, which will plague you until you perish." Here, consumption is again listed among the curses for disobedience. The passage emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the afflictions that will come upon those who forsake the covenant with God. The physical ailments serve as a tangible reminder of the spiritual consequences of sin and rebellion. Isaiah 10:16 : "Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts will send a wasting disease among his stout warriors, and under his glory a fire will be kindled like a burning flame." In this prophetic context, consumption is used to describe the judgment that will come upon the Assyrian army. Despite their strength and might, they will be laid low by a wasting disease, illustrating the futility of human power against divine will. The imagery of fire further underscores the consuming nature of God's judgment. Jeremiah 14:18 : "If I go out to the field, behold, those slain by the sword! If I enter the city, behold, the ravages of famine! For both prophet and priest travel to a land they do not know." While not explicitly mentioning consumption, this verse reflects the broader theme of desolation and decay that accompanies divine judgment. The imagery of famine and the desolation of the land parallel the effects of consumption, highlighting the pervasive impact of sin and disobedience. Lamentations 4:9 : "Those slain by the sword are better off than those who die of famine, who waste away, pierced with pain because the fields lack produce." This verse poignantly contrasts the immediate death by the sword with the prolonged suffering of those who waste away due to famine. The slow decline associated with consumption is depicted as a more grievous fate, emphasizing the severity of the judgment upon the people. Habakkuk 3:16 : "I heard and trembled within; my lips quivered at the sound. Decay entered my bones; I trembled where I stood. Yet I must wait quietly for the day of distress to come upon the people who invade us." Habakkuk's personal response to the impending judgment includes a physical reaction akin to consumption. The decay entering his bones symbolizes the deep-seated fear and anticipation of God's righteous judgment. This internal wasting reflects the broader theme of divine retribution and the inevitable consequences of sin. In these scriptures, consumption serves as a powerful symbol of the physical and spiritual consequences of turning away from God. It underscores the seriousness of sin and the reality of divine judgment, calling believers to repentance and faithfulness to God's covenant. Nave's Topical Index Leviticus 26:16I also will do this to you; I will even appoint over you terror, consumption, and the burning ague, that shall consume the eyes, and cause sorrow of heart: and you shall sow your seed in vain, for your enemies shall eat it. Nave's Topical Index Deuteronomy 28:22 Library Concerning Christian Liberty Concerning Christian Liberty An Account of the Several Annual Conferences, and of the General ... Elements of Prophetic Interpretation. From the Close of the General Conference of 1832 to the Beginning ... Shakers, or the United Society of Believers. That the Employing Of, and Associating with the Malignant Party ... City of God Jesus Heals a Leper and Creates Much Excitement. Fourthly; all the [Credenda, Or] Doctrines, which the True, Simple ... Resources What does the Bible say about doing drugs? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is a sin tax? | GotQuestions.org Are the seven Catholic sacraments biblical? | GotQuestions.org Consumption: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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