Hebrews 6:7 Meaning
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:
Context Explained
5And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
6If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
7For 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:
8But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.
9But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Isaiah 55:10-11
Both verses use the imagery of rain to illustrate God's provision and blessing.
Matthew 5:45
Both verses highlight God's blessings on the earth and its inhabitants.
Source: Hebrews 6:7