מָטַר
ma.tar (H4305)
to rain
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "ma.tar" (H4305) is defined as "to rain." This verb is part of the semantic domain of Water & Weather, indicating its primary association with precipitation. With 17 occurrences in the Bible, "ma.tar" is a relatively common term used to describe the natural phenomenon of rain. The usage of "ma.tar" is not limited to a specific context or genre of biblical literature. It appears in various sections of the Hebrew Bible, including the Pentateuch, Historical Books, and Wisdom Literature. This suggests that rain was an important aspect of ancient Israelite life, influencing their agriculture, daily routines, and spiritual practices. The significance of "ma.tar" lies in its connection to the biblical concept of God's provision and care for his people. In many instances, rain is depicted as a blessing from God, necessary for the fertility of the land and the well-being of the community. As such, "ma.tar" is not just a word for rain, but also a symbol of God's faithfulness and generosity.
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No plant of the field was yet in the earth, and no herb of the field had yet sprung up; for Yahweh God had not caused it to rain on the earth. There was not a man to till the ground,
In seven days, I will cause it to rain on the earth for forty days and forty nights. I will destroy every living thing that I have made from the surface of the ground.”
Then Yahweh rained on Sodom and on Gomorrah sulfur and fire from Yahweh out of the sky.
Behold, tomorrow about this time I will cause it to rain a very grievous hail, such as has not been in Egypt since the day it was founded even until now.
Moses stretched out his rod toward the heavens, and Yahweh sent thunder and hail; and lightning flashed down to the earth. Yahweh rained hail on the land of Egypt.
Then Yahweh said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain bread from the sky for you, and the people shall go out and gather a day’s portion every day, that I may test them, whether they will walk in my law or not.
When he is about to fill his belly, God will cast the fierceness of his wrath on him. It will rain on him while he is eating.
to cause it to rain on a land where there is no man, on the wilderness, in which there is no man,
On the wicked he will rain blazing coals; fire, sulfur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
He also rained meat on them as the dust, winged birds as the sand of the seas.
I will lay it a wasteland. It won’t be pruned or hoed, but it will grow briers and thorns. I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain on it.”
I will enter into judgment with him with pestilence and with blood. I will rain on him, and on his hordes, and on the many peoples who are with him, an overflowing shower, with great hailstones, fire, and sulfur.
“I also have withheld the rain from you, when there were yet three months to the harvest; and I caused it to rain on one city, and caused it not to rain on another city. One place was rained on, and the piece where it didn’t rain withered.