Hebrews 6:7

Translations

Modern

For land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is tended receives the blessing of God.

Traditional

For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God:

Literal

For land having drunk in the rain coming often upon it and producing vegetation useful for those because of whom also it is tilled partakes of blessing from God.

Latin

Terra enim sæpe venientem super se bibens imbrem, et generans herbam opportunam illis, a quibus colitur, accipit benedictionem a Deo:

Original

Greek

English

For land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is tended receives the blessing of God.

Notes

Hebrews 6:7–8

land: Fertile land symbolizes blessing, while barren land with thorns and thistles represents a curse. Burning such a field symbolizes judgment (2 Samuel 23:4 –7; Isaiah 10:17; 33:12; Ezekiel 19:12 –13; Matthew 3:10).

Hebrews 6:4–8

This passage is one of the most challenging in the New Testament. It warns about those who have abandoned the Christian faith. Those who have turned away from Christ and the church are like those who fell in the wilderness (Hebrews 3:15 –19). Their lack of faith leads to severe judgment (compare 10:26 –31).

Hebrews 5:11–6:20

After starting to talk about the role of Jesus as high priest (Hebrews 5:1 –10), the author addresses the audience with several encouragements (5:11–6:20). This change in the sermon or speech aimed to capture the listeners' attention.

Theme notes and profiles

Apostasy Hardened Hearts Security and Obedience The Cities of Refuge The Spirit’s Presence

Related verses

Hosea 10:12
Sow for yourselves righteousness and reap the fruit of loving devotion; break up your unplowed ground. For it is time to seek the LORD until He comes and sends righteousness upon you like rain.
Isaiah 44:3
For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring.
Psalm 65:9–13
You attend to the earth and water it; with abundance You enrich it. The streams of God are full of water, for You prepare our grain by providing for the earth.
Isaiah 55:10–13
For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat,
Joel 2:21–26
Do not be afraid, O land; rejoice and be glad, for the LORD has done great things.
Psalm 126:6
He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain.
Psalm 24:5
He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from the God of his salvation.
Leviticus 25:21
But I will send My blessing upon you in the sixth year, so that the land will yield a crop sufficient for three years.
James 5:7
Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
Ezekiel 34:26
I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season—showers of blessing.
Psalm 104:11–13
They give drink to every beast of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst.
Malachi 3:10
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Forgiveness Hebrews, Letter to the Melchisedec Perseverance

Topics

Agriculture or Farming: Diligence In, Abundantly Recompensed Apostasy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Backsliders: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Food: Articles of Herbs Herbs: Cultivated for Food Rain: Designed For: Making Fruitful the Earth Reprobacy: General Scriptures Concerning The Diet of the Jews: Articles Used for Herbs

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