Devine Scripture

Zechariah 10:1

Zechariah chapter 10 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.1This passage

v.2For the teraphim have spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie; and they have told false dreams, they comfort in vain: therefore they go their way like sheep, they are afflicted, because there is no shepherd.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Job 36:27

    For he draweth up the drops of water, Which distil in rain from his vapor,

  • Jeremiah 10:13

    When he uttereth his voice, there is a tumult of waters in the heavens, and he causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasuries.

  • Micah 5:7

    And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many peoples as dew from Jehovah, as showers upon the grass, that tarry not for man, nor wait for the sons of men.

  • Joel 2:23

    Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in Jehovah your God; for he giveth you the former rain in just measure, and he causeth to come down for you the rain, the former rain and the latter rain, in the first month.

  • Isaiah 5:6

    and I will lay it waste; it shall not be pruned nor hoed; but there shall come up briers and thorns: I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it.

  • Psalms 72:6

    He will come down like rain upon the mown grass, As showers that water the earth.