Zechariah 10:1 Meaning
Ask ye of the LORD rain in the time of the latter rain; so the LORD shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field.
Context Explained
1Ask ye of the LORD rain in the time of the latter rain; so the LORD shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field.
2For the idols have spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie, and have told false dreams; they comfort in vain: therefore they went their way as a flock, they were troubled, because there was no shepherd.
3Mine anger was kindled against the shepherds, and I punished the goats: for the LORD of hosts hath visited his flock the house of Judah, and hath made them as his goodly horse in the battle.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
James 5:18
This verse encourages prayer for rain, similar to how James speaks of prayer's power in bringing about God's will.
Matthew 7:7
Both verses emphasize the importance of asking God for what is needed.
Isaiah 44:3
Isaiah speaks of God pouring out water on the thirsty land, paralleling the promise of rain in Zechariah.
Source: Zechariah 10:1