Isaiah 30:23 Then He will send rain for the seed that you have sown in the ground, and the food that comes from your land will be rich and plentiful. On that day your cattle will graze in open pastures.

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New International Version
He will also send you rain for the seed you sow in the ground, and the food that comes from the land will be rich and plentiful. In that day your cattle will graze in broad meadows.

New Living Translation
Then the LORD will bless you with rain at planting time. There will be wonderful harvests and plenty of pastureland for your livestock.

English Standard Version
And he will give rain for the seed with which you sow the ground, and bread, the produce of the ground, which will be rich and plenteous. In that day your livestock will graze in large pastures,

Berean Standard Bible
Then He will send rain for the seed that you have sown in the ground, and the food that comes from your land will be rich and plentiful. On that day your cattle will graze in open pastures.

King James Bible
Then shall he give the rain of thy seed, that thou shalt sow the ground withal; and bread of the increase of the earth, and it shall be fat and plenteous: in that day shall thy cattle feed in large pastures.

New King James Version
Then He will give the rain for your seed With which you sow the ground, And bread of the increase of the earth; It will be fat and plentiful. In that day your cattle will feed In large pastures.

New American Standard Bible
Then He will give you rain for your seed which you will sow in the ground, and bread from the yield of the ground, and it will be rich and plentiful; on that day your livestock will graze in a wide pasture.

NASB 1995
Then He will give you rain for the seed which you will sow in the ground, and bread from the yield of the ground, and it will be rich and plenteous; on that day your livestock will graze in a roomy pasture.

NASB 1977
Then He will give you rain for the seed which you will sow in the ground, and bread from the yield of the ground, and it will be rich and plenteous; on that day your livestock will graze in a roomy pasture.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then He will give you rain for the seed which you will sow in the ground, and bread from the produce of the ground, and it will be rich and fat; on that day your livestock will graze in a roomy pasture.

Amplified Bible
Then He will give you rain for the seed with which you sow the ground, and bread [grain] from the produce of the ground, and it will be rich and plentiful. In that day your livestock will graze in large and roomy pastures.

Christian Standard Bible
Then he will send rain for your seed that you have sown in the ground, and the food, the produce of the ground, will be rich and plentiful. On that day your cattle will graze in open pastures.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then He will send rain for your seed that you have sown in the ground, and the food, the produce of the ground, will be rich and plentiful. On that day your cattle will graze in open pastures.

American Standard Version
And he will give the rain for thy seed, wherewith thou shalt sow the ground; and bread of the increase of the ground, and it shall be fat and plenteous. In that day shall thy cattle feed in large pastures;

Contemporary English Version
The Lord will send rain to water the seeds you have planted--your fields will produce more crops than you need, and your cattle will graze in open pastures.

English Revised Version
And he shall give the rain of thy seed, that thou shalt sow the ground withal; and bread of the increase of the ground, and it shall be fat and plenteous: in that day shall thy cattle feed in large pastures.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The Lord will give you rain for the seed that you plant in the ground, and the food that the ground provides will be rich and nourishing. When that day comes, your cattle will graze in large pastures.

Good News Translation
Whenever you plant your crops, the Lord will send rain to make them grow and will give you a rich harvest, and your livestock will have plenty of pasture.

International Standard Version
He will also provide rain for your seed that you sow in the ground, and the food that comes from the ground will be rich and abundant. At that time, your cattle will graze in broad meadows,

Majority Standard Bible
Then He will send rain for the seed that you have sown in the ground, and the food that comes from your land will be rich and plentiful. On that day your cattle will graze in open pastures.

NET Bible
He will water the seed you plant in the ground, and the ground will produce crops in abundance. At that time your cattle will graze in wide pastures.

New Heart English Bible
And he will give the rain for your seed, with which you will sow the ground, and bread of the increase of the ground; it will be rich and plentiful. In that day, your livestock will feed in large pastures.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then shall he give the rain of thy seed, with which thou shalt sow the ground; and bread of the increase of the earth, and it shall be fat and plenteous: in that day shall thy cattle feed in large pastures.

World English Bible
He will give the rain for your seed, with which you will sow the ground; and bread of the increase of the ground will be rich and plentiful. In that day, your livestock will feed in large pastures.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And He has given rain [for] your seed, "" With which you sow the ground, "" And bread, the increase of the ground, "" And it has been fat and plentiful, "" Your livestock enjoy an enlarged pasture in that day.

Young's Literal Translation
And He hath given rain for thy seed, With which thou dost sow the ground, And bread, the increase of the ground, And it hath been fat and plenteous, Enjoy do thy cattle in that day an enlarged pasture.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he gave the rain of thy seed which thou shalt sow the earth and bread of the increase of the earth: and it was fat and fertile, thy cattle shall feed in that day in a large meadow.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And rain shall be given to thy seed, wheresoever thou shalt sow in the land: and the bread of the corn of the land shall be most plentiful, and fat. The lamb in that day shall feed at large in thy possession:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And wherever you sow seed upon the earth, rain will be given to the seed. And bread from the grain of the earth will be very plentiful and full. In that day, the lamb will pasture in the spacious land of your possession.

New American Bible
He will give rain for the seed you sow in the ground, And the bread that the soil produces will be rich and abundant. On that day your cattle will graze in broad meadows;

New Revised Standard Version
He will give rain for the seed with which you sow the ground, and grain, the produce of the ground, which will be rich and plenteous. On that day your cattle will graze in broad pastures;

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Then he shall give rain to your seed, with which you shall sow the ground; and grain of the increase of the earth, and it shall be fertile and plentiful; on that day shall your cattle graze in rich pastures.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And rain shall be given for your seed in the earth, and the grain of the seed of The Earth shall be fat, and the grazing of your cattle is lush in that day in a heavenly place

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And He will give the rain for thy seed, wherewith thou sowest the ground, And bread of the increase of the ground, and it shall be fat and plenteous; In that day shall thy cattle feed in large pastures.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Then shall there be rain to the seed of thy land; and the bread of the fruit of thy land shall be plenteous and rich: and thy cattle shall feed in that day in a fertile and spacious place.

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Context

God's Mercies
…22So you will desecrate your silver-plated idols and your gold-plated images. You will throw them away like menstrual cloths, saying to them, “Be gone!” 23Then He will send rain for the seed that you have sown in the ground, and the food that comes from your land will be rich and plentiful. On that day your cattle will graze in open pastures. 24The oxen and donkeys that work the ground will eat salted fodder, winnowed with shovel and pitchfork.…

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 28:12
The LORD will open the heavens, His abundant storehouse, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations, but borrow from none.

Joel 2:23-24
Be glad, O children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God, for He has given you the autumn rains for your vindication. He sends you showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. / The threshing floors will be full of grain, and the vats will overflow with new wine and oil.

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. / You soak its furrows and level its ridges; You soften it with showers and bless its growth. / You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your paths overflow with plenty. ...

Ezekiel 34:26-27
I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season—showers of blessing. / The trees of the field will give their fruit, and the land will yield its produce; My flock will be secure in their land. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have broken the bars of their yoke and delivered them from the hands that enslaved them.

Leviticus 26:4
I will give you rains in their season, and the land will yield its produce, and the trees of the field will bear their fruit.

Zechariah 10:1
Ask the LORD for rain in springtime; the LORD makes the storm clouds, and He will give everyone showers of rain and crops in the field.

Jeremiah 31:12
They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish.

Hosea 2:21-22
“On that day I will respond—” declares the LORD—“I will respond to the heavens, and they will respond to the earth. / And the earth will respond to the grain, to the new wine and oil, and they will respond to Jezreel.

Amos 9:13
“Behold, the days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when the plowman will overtake the reaper and the treader of grapes, the sower of seed. The mountains will drip with sweet wine, with which all the hills will flow.

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.

Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Luke 12:24
Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds!

2 Corinthians 9:10
Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness.

Philippians 4:19
And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

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.

Treasury of Scripture

Then shall he give the rain of your seed, that you shall sow the ground with; and bread of the increase of the earth, and it shall be fat and plenteous: in that day shall your cattle feed in large pastures.

shall he

Isaiah 5:6
And I will lay it waste: it shall not be pruned, nor digged; but there shall come up briers and thorns: I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it.

Isaiah 32:20
Blessed are ye that sow beside all waters, that send forth thither the feet of the ox and the ass.

Isaiah 44:2-4
Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen…

it shall

Isaiah 4:2
In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel.

Psalm 36:8
They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.

Genesis 41:18,26,47
And, behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, fatfleshed and well favoured; and they fed in a meadow: …

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Isaiah 30

1. The prophet threatens the people for their confidence in Egypt
8. And contempt of God's word
18. God's mercies toward his church
27. God's wrath and the people's joy, in the destruction of Assyria

Berean Study Bible

Then He will give rain
The phrase "Then He will give rain" signifies a divine promise of provision and blessing. In the Hebrew context, rain is often seen as a direct blessing from God, essential for agricultural success and survival. The Hebrew word for rain, "מָטָר" (matar), is frequently used in the Old Testament to denote God's favor and the fulfillment of His promises. In a historical sense, rain was crucial for the agrarian society of ancient Israel, symbolizing God's direct intervention and care for His people. This promise of rain is a metaphor for spiritual renewal and divine favor, reminding believers of God's faithfulness and provision.

for the seed you have sown in the ground
The "seed you have sown in the ground" represents human effort and responsibility. In the agricultural society of ancient Israel, sowing seed was an act of faith, trusting that God would provide the necessary conditions for growth. The Hebrew word for seed, "זֶרַע" (zera), also carries connotations of offspring and future generations, suggesting that our efforts today have lasting impacts. This phrase encourages believers to diligently sow seeds of faith, righteousness, and good works, trusting that God will bring about a bountiful harvest in His timing.

and the food that comes from the land
"Food that comes from the land" highlights the result of divine blessing combined with human effort. The Hebrew word for food, "לֶחֶם" (lechem), often refers to bread, a staple of life, symbolizing sustenance and provision. This phrase underscores the partnership between God and humanity, where divine provision meets human labor. It serves as a reminder that while we are called to work and steward the resources God has given us, it is ultimately God who provides and sustains.

will be rich and plentiful
The description "rich and plentiful" emphasizes the abundance of God's blessings. The Hebrew word for rich, "שָׁמֵן" (shamen), conveys a sense of fatness or abundance, while "רָבָה" (ravah) means plentiful or numerous. This imagery of abundance reflects God's generous nature and His desire to bless His people beyond their basic needs. It inspires believers to trust in God's provision, knowing that He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20).

In that day
The phrase "In that day" often refers to a future time of fulfillment and divine intervention. In the prophetic literature of the Old Testament, it frequently points to a time when God's promises will be realized, and His kingdom will be established. This eschatological perspective encourages believers to look forward with hope and anticipation, trusting that God's promises will come to pass in His perfect timing.

your cattle will graze in open pastures
The imagery of "your cattle will graze in open pastures" conveys peace, security, and prosperity. In ancient Israel, cattle were a sign of wealth and stability, and open pastures indicated freedom and abundance. The Hebrew word for graze, "רָעָה" (ra'ah), suggests care and provision, while "מִרְעֶה" (mir'eh) refers to pastures or grazing lands. This pastoral image reassures believers of God's provision and protection, symbolizing a time of peace and flourishing under God's care. It serves as a reminder that in God's kingdom, there is safety, abundance, and rest for His people.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(23) Then shall he give the rain . . .--Following in the steps of Joel (Joel 2:21-26), the prophet draws a picture of the outward plenty that should follow on the renewal of the nation's inner life.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 23. - Then shall he give the rain of thy seed, that thou shalt sow the ground withal; rather, then shall he give rain for thy seed, wherewith thou sowest the ground. God, having forgiven his people, will once more renew the blessings of his ordinary providence, giving them "rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling their hearts with food and gladness" (Acts 14:17). Bread of the increase of the earth; rather, bread, the produce of the ground; i.e. ordinary bread, not "bread from heaven," like the manna in the wilderness. Fat and plenteous; literally, rich and fat. Thy cattle. To complete the general prosperity, there should be plentiful pasture for the flocks and herds.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Then He will send
וְנָתַן֩ (wə·nā·ṯan)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

rain
מְטַ֨ר (mə·ṭar)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4306: Rain

for the seed
זַרְעֲךָ֜ (zar·‘ă·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity

that
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

you have sown
תִּזְרַ֣ע (tiz·ra‘)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 2232: To sow, to disseminate, plant, fructify

in the ground,
הָאֲדָמָ֗ה (hā·’ă·ḏā·māh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 127: Ground, land

and the food
וְלֶ֙חֶם֙ (wə·le·ḥem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain

that comes
תְּבוּאַ֣ת (tə·ḇū·’aṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8393: Product, revenue

from your land
הָֽאֲדָמָ֔ה (hā·’ă·ḏā·māh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 127: Ground, land

will be
וְהָיָ֥ה (wə·hā·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

rich
דָשֵׁ֖ן (ḏā·šên)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1879: Fat, rich, fertile

and plentiful.
וְשָׁמֵ֑ן (wə·šā·mên)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 8082: Greasy, gross, rich

On that
הַה֖וּא (ha·hū)
Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

day
בַּיּ֥וֹם (bay·yō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

your cattle
מִקְנֶ֛יךָ (miq·ne·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 4735: Something bought, property, livestock, acquisition

will graze
יִרְעֶ֥ה (yir·‘eh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7462: To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with

in open
נִרְחָֽב׃ (nir·ḥāḇ)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7337: To be or grow wide or large

pastures.
כַּ֥ר (kar)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3733: A ram, a, battering-ram, a meadow, a pad, camel's saddle

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