23. rain of--rather, "for thy seed." Physical prosperity
accompanies national piety; especially under the Old Testament. The
early rain fell soon after the seed was sown in October or November;
the latter rain in the spring, before the ripening of the corn. Both
were needed for a good harvest.
increase--the produce.
fat--bread made of the best wheat flour (compare
Ge 49:20;
De 32:14).
JFB.
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