Thematic Bible: The want of
Thematic Bible
Rain » The want of » Causes the earth to open
since no rain has fallen on the land.
The farmers are ashamed;
they cover their heads.
Rain » The want of » Removed by prayer
When the skies are shut and there is no rain, because they have sinned against You, and they pray toward this place and praise Your name, and they turn from their sins because You are afflicting them, may You hear in heaven and forgive the sin of Your servants and Your people Israel, so that You may teach them the good way they should walk in. May You send rain on Your land that You gave Your people for an inheritance.
Rain » The want of » Occasions famine
After a long time, the word of the Lord came to Elijah in the third year: "Go and present yourself to Ahab. I will send rain on the surface of the land." So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab. The famine was severe in Samaria.
Rain » The want of » Dries up springs and fountains
After a while, the wadi dried up because there had been no rain in the land.