James 5:18

Modern

Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth yielded its crops.

Traditional

And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.

Literal

And again he prayed, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced its fruit.

Latin

Et rursum oravit: et cælum dedit pluviam, et terra dedit fructum suum.

Greek

English

Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth yielded its crops.

Theme notes and profiles

1 Kings 18:42–45
So Ahab went up to eat and drink. But Elijah climbed to the summit of Carmel, bent down on the ground, and put his face between his knees.
Jeremiah 14:22
Can the worthless idols of the nations bring rain? Do the skies alone send showers? Is this not by You, O LORD our God? So we put our hope in You, for You have done all these things.
1 Kings 18:18
“I have not troubled Israel,” Elijah replied, “but you and your father’s house have, for you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD and have followed the Baals.
Acts 14:17
Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”