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Grace is the Rain
Commentators explain this verse uses an agricultural metaphor. The 'rain' that comes often represents God's abundant grace, teaching, and blessings. Just as good soil 'drinks in' the rain, a genuine believer actively receives God's word. Scholars note this divine initiative is what makes spiritual growth possible; we do not produce fruit on our own, but in response to what God has first provided.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 6:7
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 6:7
Which hath drunk (η πιουσα). Articular second aorist active participle of πινω, to drink.
Herbs (βοτανην).…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 6:7
19th Century
Bishop
For the earth.—Rather, For land which has drunk in. Land which not only receives but also drinks in abundance of rain ([R…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 6:7–8
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 6:7
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 …
John Calvin
On Hebrews 6:7
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Hebrews 6:7
17th Century
Pastor
For the earth which drinketh in the rain that comes often
upon it
Here the apostle il…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 6:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Every part of the truth and will of God should be set before all who profess the gospel, and be urged on their hearts and consciences. We should no…