Hebrews 6:7

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God:

Complete Jewish Bible:

For the land that soaks up frequent rains and then brings forth a crop useful to its owners receives a blessing from God;

Berean Standard Bible:

For land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is tended receives the blessing of God.

American Standard Version:

For the land which hath drunk the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them for whose sake it is also tilled, receiveth blessing from God:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For^{G1063} the earth^{G1093} which^{G3588} drinketh in^{G4095} the rain^{G5205} that cometh^{G2064} oft^{G4178} upon^{G1909} it^{G846}, and^{G2532} bringeth forth^{G5088} herbs^{G1008} meet^{G2111} for them^{{G1565}{G2532}} by^{G1223} whom^{G3739} it is dressed^{G1090}, receiveth^{G3335} blessing^{G2129} from^{G575} God^{G2316}:

Cross-References (KJV):

Explore This Verse Across Other Resources:

BibleHub.com BibleRef.com

Commentary for Hebrews 6:7

Hebrews 6:7 is part of an extended metaphor within the Epistle to the Hebrews, a book in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. The letter is traditionally attributed to the Apostle Paul, though modern scholarship often questions this authorship. It was likely written to Jewish Christians in the first century AD, addressing theological and practical issues they faced, including the relationship between the old Jewish covenant and the new covenant in Jesus Christ.

In the broader context of Hebrews 6, the author is warning against falling away from the faith after having experienced the blessings of God. The verse itself uses an agricultural metaphor to illustrate the principle of reciprocity in the spiritual life. The earth that receives frequent rain (a symbol of God's word and blessings) produces useful plants, or "herbs meet," for those who cultivate it (symbolizing those who work in God's service). The metaphor suggests that just as land benefits from regular rain and careful tending to yield a valuable crop, so too do believers benefit from consistent spiritual nourishment and diligent faithfulness, leading to spiritual growth and usefulness in God's kingdom.

The historical context reflects the agrarian society of the time, where the audience would have been intimately familiar with the processes of farming and the importance of rain for a good harvest. The verse conveys that those who are spiritually attentive and active ("by whom it is dressed") will see the fruits of their labor, which is a sign of God's favor and blessing. It serves as an encouragement to remain steadfast in faith and practice, assuring the readers that their labor in the Lord is not in vain and that God's blessings are bestowed upon those who persevere in their spiritual cultivation.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G1063
   There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γάρ
   Transliteration: gár
   Pronunciation: gar
   Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G1093
   There are 226 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γῆ
   Transliteration: gē
   Pronunciation: ghay
   Description: contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application):--country, earth(-ly), ground, land, world.
   
3. Strong's Number: G3588
   There are 498 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὁ
   Transliteration: ho
   Pronunciation: to
   Description: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):--the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
   
4. Strong's Number: G4095
   There are 66 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πίνω
   Transliteration: pínō
   Pronunciation: po'-o
   Description: a prolonged form of ; which (together with another form) ; occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses; to imbibe (literally or figuratively):--drink.
   
5. Strong's Number: G5205
   There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑετός
   Transliteration: hyetós
   Pronunciation: hoo-et-os'
   Description: from a primary (to rain); rain, especially a shower:--rain.
   
6. Strong's Number: G2064
   There are 604 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔρχομαι
   Transliteration: érchomai
   Pronunciation: el'-tho
   Description: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively):--accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
   
7. Strong's Number: G4178
   There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πολλάκις
   Transliteration: pollákis
   Pronunciation: pol-lak'-is
   Description: multiplicative adverb from πολύς; many times, i.e. frequently:--oft(-en, -entimes, -times).
   
8. Strong's Number: G1909
   There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐπί
   Transliteration: epí
   Pronunciation: ep-ee'
   Description: a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:--about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
   
9. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
10. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
    
11. Strong's Number: G5088
    There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τίκτω
    Transliteration: tíktō
    Pronunciation: tek'-o
    Description: a strengthened form of a primary (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses); to produce (from seed, as a mother, a plant, the earth, etc.), literally or figuratively:--bear, be born, bring forth, be delivered, be in travail.
    
12. Strong's Number: G1008
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: βοτάνη
    Transliteration: botánē
    Pronunciation: bot-an'-ay
    Description: from βόσκω; herbage (as if for grazing):--herb.
    
13. Strong's Number: G2111
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εὔθετος
    Transliteration: eúthetos
    Pronunciation: yoo'-thet-os
    Description: from εὖ and a derivative of τίθημι; well placed, i.e. (figuratively) appropriate:--fit, meet.
    
14. Strong's Number: G1565
    There are 244 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκεῖνος
    Transliteration: ekeînos
    Pronunciation: ek-i'-nos
    Description: from ἐκεῖ; that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed:--he, it, the other (same), selfsame, that (same, very), X their, X them, they, this, those. See also οὗτος.
    
15. Strong's Number: G1223
    There are 580 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διά
    Transliteration: diá
    Pronunciation: dee-ah'
    Description: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
    
16. Strong's Number: G3739
    There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅς
    Transliteration: hós
    Pronunciation: ho
    Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
    
17. Strong's Number: G1090
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γεωργέω
    Transliteration: geōrgéō
    Pronunciation: gheh-or-gheh'-o
    Description: from γεωργός; to till (the soil):--dress.
    
18. Strong's Number: G3335
    There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μεταλαμβάνω
    Transliteration: metalambánō
    Pronunciation: met-al-am-ban'-o
    Description: from μετά and λαμβάνω; to participate; genitive case, to accept (and use):--eat, have, be partaker, receive, take.
    
19. Strong's Number: G2129
    There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εὐλογία
    Transliteration: eulogía
    Pronunciation: yoo-log-ee'-ah
    Description: from the same as εὐλογέω; fine speaking, i.e. elegance of language; commendation ("eulogy"), i.e. (reverentially) adoration; religiously, benediction; by implication, consecration; by extension, benefit or largess:--blessing (a matter of) bounty (X -tifully), fair speech.
    
20. Strong's Number: G575
    There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπό
    Transliteration: apó
    Pronunciation: apo'
    Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
    
21. Strong's Number: G2316
    There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεός
    Transliteration: theós
    Pronunciation: theh'-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).