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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, and giveth seed to the sower and bread to the eater;

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For as the rain comes down - The meaning of this verse and the following is plain. This refers evidently, as the whole passage does, to the …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For as the rain comes down ... —The verse includes nearly every element of the parables of agriculture. …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Surely, as the rain cometh down. After speaking of God’s tender affection and inconceivable forbearance toward us, he again brings forward…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and does not return there. Rain and snow come down from the clouds …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here is a gracious offer of pardon, peace, and all happiness. It will not be in vain to seek God, now that His word is calling to us and His Spirit…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Regarding the phrase This is the inheritance, the prophet here adds the third remedy, promising an abundance of goods to …

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