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James 5:18

James 5:18
And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And he prayed again,.... Kg1 18:42. Here also is no express mention of his prayer, but it may be concluded from his…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

And he prayed again - The allusion here seems to be to 1Ki 18:42, 1Ki 18:45, though it is not expressly said there that…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

And he prayed again - This second prayer is not mentioned in the history in express words, but as in Kg1 18:42, it is…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714James 5:12-20

This epistle now drawing to a close, the penman goes off very quickly from one thing to another: hence it is that…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921James 5:16-20

Prayer and Conversion

The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much The words "effectual fervent"…

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