Psalms 72:6
He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass,.... That is, the King and King's Son, the Messiah, whose coming is compared to rain, and showers of it; see Hos 6:3; and may be understood of his…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
He shall come down - That is, The influence of his reign will be like fertilising showers. The word” he” in this place might have been “it,” referring to his reign, or to the influence of his…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
He shall come down&c. A condensed comparison, for, -he shall be like rain coming down." The simile may have been suggested by the -last words of David," 2Sa 23:4: cp. Pro 16:15; Hos 6:3; Mic 5:7.
the…
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