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He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, Will assuredly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.
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The Reality of Sowing in Tears
Commentators explain that the image of a farmer sowing in tears was often a literal reality. Farmers faced scarcity, danger from raiders, and difficult soil, making the act of planting their precious seed a sorrowful and risky task. This context shows that God understands the real, painful, and uncertain feelings that can accompany our faithful work for Him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He that goeth forth and weepeth - He that goes forth weeping - still an allusion to the farmer. He is seen moving slowly and sadly …
19th Century
Anglican
The original is very expressive, by the idiom of an infinitive combined with a finite verb:“He shall walk, and walk and weep,Bearing the ha…
Baptist
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed Which he sows in tears. This is but a repetition and confirma…
The beginnings of mercies encourage us to pray for their completion. And while we are in this world there will be reason for prayer, even when we a…
