Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Ask the LORD for rain in the springtime; it is the LORD who sends the thunderstorms. He gives showers of rain to all people, and plants of the field to everyone. New Living Translation Ask the LORD for rain in the spring, for he makes the storm clouds. And he will send showers of rain so every field becomes a lush pasture. English Standard Version Ask rain from the LORD in the season of the spring rain, from the LORD who makes the storm clouds, and he will give them showers of rain, to everyone the vegetation in the field. Berean Standard Bible Ask the LORD for rain in springtime; the LORD makes the storm clouds, and He will give everyone showers of rain and crops in the field. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Ask the LORD for rain In the time of the latter rain. The LORD will make flashing clouds; He will give them showers of rain, Grass in the field for everyone. New American Standard Bible Ask for rain from the LORD at the time of the spring rain— The LORD who makes the storm winds; And He will give them showers of rain, vegetation in the field to each person. NASB 1995 Ask rain from the LORD at the time of the spring rain— The LORD who makes the storm clouds; And He will give them showers of rain, vegetation in the field to each man. NASB 1977 Ask rain from the LORD at the time of the spring rain— The LORD who makes the storm clouds; And He will give them showers of rain, vegetation in the field to each man. Legacy Standard Bible Ask rain from Yahweh at the time of the late rain— Yahweh who makes the storm clouds; And He will give them showers of rain, the plant in the field to each man. Amplified Bible Ask for rain from the LORD at the time of the spring rain. It is the LORD who makes the thunder clouds; And He will give them showers of rain, grass in the field to everyone. Christian Standard Bible Ask the LORD for rain in the season of spring rain. The LORD makes the rain clouds, and he will give them showers of rain and crops in the field for everyone. Holman Christian Standard Bible Ask the LORD for rain in the season of spring rain. The LORD makes the rain clouds, and He will give them showers of rain and crops in the field for everyone. American Standard Version Ask ye of Jehovah rain in the time of the latter rain, even of Jehovah that maketh lightnings; and he will give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field. Contemporary English Version I, the LORD, am the one who sends storm clouds and showers of rain to make fields produce. So when the crops need rain, you should pray to me. English Revised Version Ask ye of the LORD rain in the time of the latter rain, even of the LORD that maketh lightnings; and he shall give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field. GOD'S WORD® Translation Ask the LORD for rain in the springtime. The LORD makes thunderstorms. He gives everyone rain showers for the plants in the field. Good News Translation Ask the LORD for rain in the spring of the year. It is the LORD who sends rain clouds and showers, making the fields green for everyone. International Standard Version "Ask the LORD for rain in the spring — the LORD who fashions lightning thunderstorms, giving rain showers to mankind along with grain in the fields. Majority Standard Bible Ask the LORD for rain in springtime; the LORD makes the storm clouds, and He will give everyone showers of rain and crops in the field. NET Bible Ask the LORD for rain in the season of the late spring rains--the LORD who causes thunderstorms--and he will give everyone showers of rain and green growth in the field. New Heart English Bible Ask of the LORD rain in the spring time, The LORD who makes lightnings, and he gives rain showers to everyone for the plants in the field. Webster's Bible Translation Ask ye of the LORD rain in the time of the latter rain; so the LORD will make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field. World English Bible Ask of Yahweh rain in the spring time, Yahweh who makes storm clouds, and he gives rain showers to everyone for the plants in the field. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThey asked of YHWH rain "" In a time of spring rain, "" YHWH is making lightnings, "" And He gives to them rain [in] showers. To each—the herb in the field. Young's Literal Translation They asked of Jehovah rain in a time of latter rain, Jehovah is making lightnings, And rain in showers He doth give to them. To each -- the herb in the field. Smith's Literal Translation Ask ye from Jehovah rain in the time of the latter rain; Jehovah made lightnings, and he will give rain of heavy showers to them, to each the green herb in the field. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAsk ye of the Lord rain in the latter season, and the Lord will make snows, and will give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field. Catholic Public Domain Version Petition before the Lord for rain in the latter time, and the Lord will produce snows and will give showers of rain to them, to each blade in the field. New American Bible Ask the LORD for rain in the spring season, the LORD who brings storm clouds, and heavy rains, who gives to everyone grain in the fields. New Revised Standard Version Ask rain from the LORD in the season of the spring rain, from the LORD who makes the storm clouds, who gives showers of rain to you, the vegetation in the field to everyone. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleASK from the LORD rain in the season of latter rain; and the LORD shall make gentle showers, and give you the early rain which causes the grass to grow in the field. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Ask rain from LORD JEHOVAH in the late time, and LORD JEHOVAH makes a sprinkling, and he will give you early rain that will grow grass in the field OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Ask ye of the LORD rain in the time of the latter rain, Even of the LORD that maketh lightnings; And He will give them showers of rain, To every one grass in the field. Brenton Septuagint Translation Ask ye of the Lord rain in season, the early and the latter: the Lord has given bright signs, and will give them abundant rain, to every one grass in the field. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Judah and Israel will be Restored1Ask the LORD for rain in springtime; the LORD makes the storm clouds, and He will give everyone showers of rain and crops in the field. 2For idols speak deceit and diviners see illusions; they tell false dreams and offer empty comfort. Therefore the people wander like sheep, oppressed for lack of a shepherd.… Cross References James 5:7-8 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. Matthew 7:7-11 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. / Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? ... Joel 2:23 Be glad, O children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God, for He has given you the autumn rains for your vindication. He sends you showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. Isaiah 30:23 Then He will send rain for the seed that you have sown in the ground, and the food that comes from your land will be rich and plentiful. On that day your cattle will graze in open pastures. Hosea 6:3 So let us know—let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth. Jeremiah 14:22 Can the worthless idols of the nations bring rain? Do the skies alone send showers? Is this not by You, O LORD our God? So we put our hope in You, for You have done all these things. Deuteronomy 11:13-14 So if you carefully obey the commandments I am giving you today, to love the LORD your God and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul, / then I will provide rain for your land in season, the autumn and spring rains, that you may gather your grain, new wine, and oil. Acts 14:17 Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.” Psalm 65:9-13 You attend to the earth and water it; with abundance You enrich it. The streams of God are full of water, for You prepare our grain by providing for the earth. / You soak its furrows and level its ridges; You soften it with showers and bless its growth. / You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your paths overflow with plenty. ... Ezekiel 34:26 I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season—showers of blessing. 1 Kings 18:41-45 And Elijah said to Ahab, “Go up, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a heavy rain.” / So Ahab went up to eat and drink. But Elijah climbed to the summit of Carmel, bent down on the ground, and put his face between his knees. / “Go and look toward the sea,” he said to his servant. So the servant went and looked, and he said, “There is nothing there.” Seven times Elijah said, “Go back.” ... Job 5:10 He gives rain to the earth and sends water upon the fields. Isaiah 55:10-11 For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, / so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. Jeremiah 5:24 They have not said in their hearts, ‘Let us fear the LORD our God, who gives the rains, both autumn and spring, in season, who keeps for us the appointed weeks of harvest.’ Leviticus 26:4 I will give you rains in their season, and the land will yield its produce, and the trees of the field will bear their fruit. Treasury of Scripture Ask you 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. ye. Ezekiel 36:37 Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will yet for this be inquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them; I will increase them with men like a flock. Matthew 7:7,8 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: … John 16:23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. rain in. Deuteronomy 11:13 And it shall come to pass, if ye shall hearken diligently unto my commandments which I command you this day, to love the LORD your God, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul, Deuteronomy 28:23 And thy heaven that is over thy head shall be brass, and the earth that is under thee shall be iron. 1 Kings 17:1 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. the time. Deuteronomy 11:14 That I will give you the rain of your land in his due season, the first rain and the latter rain, that thou mayest gather in thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil. Job 29:23 And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain. Proverbs 16:15 In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain. bright clouds. Job 36:27-31 For he maketh small the drops of water: they pour down rain according to the vapour thereof: … Job 37:1-6 At this also my heart trembleth, and is moved out of his place… Jeremiah 10:13 When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens, and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures. and give. Psalm 65:9 Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for it. Psalm 72:6 He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth. Psalm 104:13 He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works. Jump to Previous Bright Clouds Field Gives Grass Latter Makes Maketh Plants Rain Rains Request Season Showers Spring Storm Time VegetationJump to Next Bright Clouds Field Gives Grass Latter Makes Maketh Plants Rain Rains Request Season Showers Spring Storm Time VegetationZechariah 10 1. God is to be sought unto, and not idols.3. As he visited his flock for sin, so he will save and restore them. Ask the LORD The Hebrew word for "ask" is "שָׁאַל" (sha'al), which implies a request or petition. This word encourages believers to actively seek God's intervention and blessings. In the context of Zechariah, it emphasizes the importance of prayer and reliance on God rather than on idols or false prophets. Historically, this reflects a time when Israel was returning from exile and needed to reestablish their dependence on God. for rain in the season of spring rain The LORD makes the storm clouds and He will give them showers of rain and crops of the field for everyone Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Askשַׁאֲל֨וּ (ša·’ă·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7592: To inquire, to request, to demand the LORD מֵיְהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel for rain מָטָר֙ (mā·ṭār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4306: Rain in springtime; בְּעֵ֣ת (bə·‘êṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 6256: Time, now, when the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel makes עֹשֶׂ֣ה (‘ō·śeh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make the storm clouds, חֲזִיזִ֑ים (ḥă·zî·zîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2385: A thunderbolt, lightning flash and He will give יִתֵּ֣ן (yit·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set them לָהֶ֔ם (lā·hem) Preposition-l | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They showers גֶּ֙שֶׁם֙ (ge·šem) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1653: Rain, shower of rain וּמְטַר־ (ū·mə·ṭar-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4306: Rain and crops עֵ֥שֶׂב (‘ê·śeḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6212: Herb, herbage of the field בַּשָּׂדֶֽה׃ (baś·śā·ḏeh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7704: Field, land for everyone. לְאִ֖ישׁ (lə·’îš) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person Links Zechariah 10:1 NIVZechariah 10:1 NLT Zechariah 10:1 ESV Zechariah 10:1 NASB Zechariah 10:1 KJV Zechariah 10:1 BibleApps.com Zechariah 10:1 Biblia Paralela Zechariah 10:1 Chinese Bible Zechariah 10:1 French Bible Zechariah 10:1 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zechariah 10:1 Ask of Yahweh rain in the spring (Zech. 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