Isaiah 30:23
23. rain of—rather, "for thy seed." Physical prosperity accompanies national piety; especially under the Old Testament. The early rain fell soon after the seed was sown in October or November; the latter rain in the spring, before the ripening of the corn. Both were needed for a good harvest.
increase—the produce. fat—bread made of the best wheat flour (compare Ge 49:20; De 32:14).
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