Hebrews 6:7

Ground that drinks in the showers that from time to time fall on it, and produces vegetation useful to those for whom it is tilled, receives a blessing from God;

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In The King James Version

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:

In Context

6if those, I say, fell away, it would be impossible to bring them again to repentance; they would be crucifying the Son of God over again for themselves, and exposing him to open contempt.

8but, if it bears thorns and thistles, it is regarded as worthless, it is in danger of being cursed, and its end will be the fire.

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Cross References

Genesis 27:27As he came near and kissed him, he smelled the smell of his garment, and blessed him: See, the smell of my son is as that of fields blessed by the Lord.

Psalms 65:9You visit and water the earth; you greatly enrich her with the river of God, which is full of water. You prepare the corn thereof,

Psalms 126:6Forth they fare, with their burden of seed, and they weep as they go. But home, home, with glad shouts they shall come with their arms full of sheaves.

Hosea 10:12Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruits of love. Break up your fallow ground, for it is time to seek the Lord, so righteousness may come to you.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 6:2-9

Advancement in Holiness; First Principles. ( a. d. 62.) 1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3 And this will we do, if God permit. 4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the… Read the whole commentary →

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