Hebrews 6:7

The inevitableness of the punishment illustrated by a familiar fact of nature.

The earth [γ η]. Or the land. Personified. Comp. aujtomath hJ gh the land of itself, Mark 4:28, see note.

Which drinketh in [η π ι ο υ σ α]. Appropriates the heavenly gift of rain, the richness of which is indicated by that cometh oft upon it.

Herbs [β ο τ α ν η ν]. Grass, fodder. N. T. o.

Meet for them by whom it is dressed [ε υ θ ε τ ο ν ε κ ε ι ν ο ι ς δ ι ο υ ς κ α ι γ ε ω ρ γ ε ι τ α ι]. For euqeton, lit. well placed, thence fit or appropriate, see Luke 9:62; Luke 14:8; Luke 14:5. Gewrgein to till the ground, N. T. o. Rend. tilled. Dress is properly to trim. The natural result of the ground's receiving and absorbing the rains is fruitfulness, which redounds to the benefit of those who cultivate it.

Receiveth blessing from God [μ ε τ α λ α μ β α ν ε ι ε υ λ ο γ ι α ς α π ο τ ο υ θ ε ο υ]. Rend. partaketh of blessing. The blessing is increased fruitfulness. Comp. Matthew 13:12; John 14:2.