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Does he who plows to sow plow continually? does he [continually] open and harrow his ground?
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God's Purposeful Seasons
Commentators unanimously see this verse as a parable of God's methods. Just as a farmer doesn't only plow but also harrows, sows, and harvests, God does not only discipline or judge His people. Affliction, like plowing, is a necessary but temporary phase designed to prepare for a future, fruitful harvest. This provides hope that difficult seasons serve a larger, redemptive purpose.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Does the plowman ... - The question here asked implies that he does “not” plow all the day. The interrogative form is often the most emphati…
19th Century
Anglican
Does the plowman plow all day...? —Better, every day. Plowing represents naturally, as in Jeremiah 4:3, the prep…
16th Century
Protestant
Does the plowman plow every day to sow? This passage is commonly explained as if the Lord reproached His people for ingratitude because He…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Does the ploughman plough all day to sow? &c.] Or, "every day"; he ploughs in order to sow; by ploughing he prepares the …
The farmer applies himself to his calling with diligence and prudence, in all its tasks according to their nature. Thus the Lord, who has given peo…
13th Century
Catholic
Woe to the crown. In this part, he issues a threat against those who scorn the predictions of the prophets.
First, he thr…
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