Matthew Poole and continuators on Isaiah 55:10

10 For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither , but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater .

Which in its season contributes to the fruitfulness of the Earth as well as the Rain.

To wit, void or without effect, as it is expressed in the next verse: or immediately: it is not drawn up again as soon as it is come down, but abides for a convenient time upon the Earth, until it do that work for which it was sent.

That it may bring forth store of Bread-corn, both for mens present supplies, and for seed for the next year.

Marginal references: Deut. 32. 2▪