Which hath drunk (η πιουσα). Articular second aorist active participle of πινω, to drink.

Herbs (βοτανην).…

For the earth. The apostle's design in this comparison is apparent. It is to show the consequences of not making proper use of all the pri…

For the earth.—Rather, For land which has drunk in. Land which not only receives but also drinks in abundance of rain ([R…

If, after having plowed this ground, and sown it, and after it has been watered by the dew and rain of heaven, no good harvest ever comes of it, ev…

This process is now illustrated from agriculture. Land drinks in rain and as a result brings forth a crop. The rain comes first. The land does not …

For the earth, and so on. This is an analogy most fitting to stir up a desire to make progress at the proper time. For just as the earth c…

For the earth which drinketh in the rain that comes often
upon it
Here the apostle il…

Every part of the truth and will of God should be set before all who profe the gospel, and be urged on their hearts and consciences. We should not …

Having shown the difficulty involved in pursuing his intention—a difficulty arising from their guilt—the Apostle now resorts to a simile to explain…