▼30:20The phrase ‘panem arctum, et aquam brevem’ does not mean that the Lord will give too little bread and water. Note the context of the previous verse, where God says He will answer prayers promptly. So he would not next say that no one will have enough bread or water. The word ‘arctum’ means thick, and the idea of thick bread (a very full robust bread that is full of nutrition) fits the context of a time of God’s favor. The word ‘brevem’ does not mean too little water, but rather, readily available water, which can be obtained in a short time.(Conte)