The Rain That Waters, Fattens, and Sweetens the Ground

Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 20:2

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·

"For the LORD God had not caused rain to fall" (Genesis 2:5). [Rain] gives drink and quenches thirst, fattens [the soil] and makes it luxuriant and draws forth [growth]. What is the verse [that proves this]? "You water her furrows abundantly, You settle her ridges, You soften her with showers, You bless her growth" (Psalms 65:11).

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CreationHoly LandMiracles

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