James 5:17

Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.

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Other Translations for James 5:17

BSB
Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years.
AKJV
Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.
CPDV
Elijah was a mortal man like us, and in prayer he prayed that it would not rain upon the earth. And it did not rain for three years and six months.
ERV
Elijah was a man of like passions with us, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain; and it rained not on the earth for three years and six months.
NHEB
Elijah was a human being with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months.
SMT
Elias was a man having similar feelings with us, and in prayer he prayed for it not to rain: and it rained not upon the earth for three years and six months.

Commentary for James 5:17

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Overview of James 5:17
Summary
Elijah prayed earnestly to stop rain
Event
Elijah's drought prayer
Estimated Time Period
c. 850 BC
Category
Narrative