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The Blessing of the Latter Rain
Commentators explain that the 'latter rain' was a specific, eagerly awaited rainfall in March or April, crucial for maturing the wheat and barley crops right before the harvest. This cloud brought both refreshing rain and shade from the scorching sun, making it a perfect metaphor for a timely, life-giving, and abundant blessing.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 16:15
18th Century
Theologian
The “latter rain” is that which falls in March or April just before the harvest. The “cloud” which brings it, immediately screening people from the…
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 16:15
19th Century
Bishop
A cloud of the latter rain.— This fell at the end of March, maturing the barley and wheat crops before the harvest in April. It wa…
John Gill
On Proverbs 16:15
17th Century
Pastor
In the light of the king's countenance [is] life
When he looks with a pleasant smiling countenance on a person that …
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 16:14–15
17th Century
Minister
Those are fools who, to obtain the favour of an earthly prince, throw themselves out of God's favour.