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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:

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}:

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

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.

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:

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Cross-References

  • Hosea 10:12 (12 votes)

    Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for [it is] time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.

  • Isaiah 44:3 (11 votes)

    For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring:

  • Psalms 126:6 (7 votes)

    He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves [with him].

  • Joel 2:21 (7 votes)

    Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do great things.

  • Joel 2:26 (7 votes)

    And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.

  • Isaiah 55:10 (7 votes)

    For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:

  • Isaiah 55:13 (7 votes)

    Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name, for an everlasting sign [that] shall not be cut off.