Isa 30:23 | JFB | STEP | 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 ; ).

‏ 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).