Rain
From Eco-Bible 1
These are notes for an incomplete "Concept" page.
- Information is being added as the Bible Pages are added. In the end, everything will be compiled, further information added (as necessary), broken links connected, etc.
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A subset of Weather.
This may eventually be combined with Thunder and Lightning.
See also: Violent Thunderstorms (thunder, lightning and rain combined).
Scripture Pages that Link to Here
- Because of Israel's wickedness in asking for a king, God sent thunder and rain to destroy their wheat harvest. (The issue involved their desire to be like the neighboring pagan nations, and to trust in a king, rather than trusting God.)
1 Kings 8:35-40 & 2 Chronicles 6:26-31
- When you have sent drought because of sin, and the people repent, then hear, forgive, teach the people to follow you, and send rain.
- Elijah prayed for rain and it came. This occurred after the people had repented of their idolatry and had returned to the true God.
- Behold, he (God) withholds the waters, and they dry up. Again, he sends them out, and they overturn the earth.
- A description of God sending rain; also condensation in the clouds is mentioned. All this is a demonstration of God's power.
- Various weather-related events - God providentially controls them all.
- Job 38:25 Who has cut ... the path for the thunderstorm? / Job 38:28 Does the rain have a father? ...
- A description of how God blessed the land... Rain for an abundance of crops and flocks.
- Rain used symbolically as a picture of the righteous king's refreshing presence, with the justice and righteousness he brings.
- Psa 72:6 He will come down like rain on the mown grass, as showers that water the earth.
- Rejoicing in God's provisions for all living creatures. Rain for the hills and mountains, provision for crops and herds; the people rejoice in the abundance.
- He sends rain to provide for the plants and animals.
- Comment: Verse 7 mentions the water cycle, with an emphasis on rivers and streams. Though not directly mentioned, rain is also a part of the water cycle, as well as underground streams/aquifers, etc.)
- The results of their repentance: God will send rain and bountiful blessings. The very ecosystem will be affected.
- Example: Rain, as well as an abundance of Rivers and Streams - instead of Drought.
Unless otherwise noted, all notes and comments are © by Dennis Hinks.
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