Topical Encyclopedia In the Bible, the term "shower" is often used to describe a natural phenomenon involving rain, which is a vital component of the agricultural and ecological systems in the biblical lands. Showers are frequently mentioned in the context of God's provision and blessing, as well as His judgment.Divine Provision and Blessing Showers are depicted as a sign of God's favor and provision for His people. In the arid climate of the ancient Near East, rain was essential for survival, agriculture, and prosperity. The Bible often associates showers with God's blessings, as seen in Ezekiel 34:26 : "I will make them and the places all around My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season—showers of blessing." This verse highlights the idea that God provides rain as a tangible expression of His care and benevolence. In Deuteronomy 28:12 , the promise of rain is linked to obedience and covenant faithfulness: "The LORD will open the heavens, the storehouse of His bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands." Here, showers are a reward for adherence to God's commandments, underscoring the connection between divine favor and human responsibility. Judgment and Withholding of Rain Conversely, the withholding of showers is often portrayed as a form of divine judgment. In the context of covenant curses, the absence of rain serves as a warning and a call to repentance. In Deuteronomy 11:17 , God warns the Israelites of the consequences of turning away from Him: "Then the anger of the LORD will burn against you, and He will shut the heavens so that it will not rain, and the ground will yield no produce, and you will soon perish from the good land the LORD is giving you." The prophet Jeremiah also speaks of the withholding of showers as a sign of God's displeasure: "Therefore the showers have been withheld, and no spring rains have fallen. Yet you have the brazen look of a prostitute; you refuse to be ashamed" (Jeremiah 3:3). This passage illustrates the moral and spiritual dimensions of rain as a symbol of God's relationship with His people. Symbolism and Metaphor Beyond the literal sense, showers are used metaphorically in Scripture to describe spiritual renewal and the outpouring of God's Spirit. In Hosea 6:3 , the prophet calls the people to return to the Lord, promising that "He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth." This imagery conveys the idea of spiritual refreshment and revival, akin to the life-giving effect of rain on parched land. Conclusion In summary, showers in the Bible are rich in theological significance, representing both God's provision and His judgment. They serve as a reminder of the dependence of humanity on divine grace and the importance of faithfulness to God's covenant. Through the imagery of showers, Scripture communicates profound truths about the nature of God's relationship with His creation and His people. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) One who shows or exhibits.2. (n.) That which shows; a mirror. 3. (n.) A fall or rain or hail of short duration; sometimes, but rarely, a like fall of snow. 4. (n.) That which resembles a shower in falling or passing through the air copiously and rapidly. 5. (n.) A copious supply bestowed. 6. (v. t.) To water with a shower; to //t copiously with rain. 7. (v. t.) To bestow liberally; to distribute or scatter in abundance; to rain. 8. (v. i.) To rain in showers; to fall, as in a shower or showers. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia SHOWERshou'-er: Greek 3655. ombros -- a rainstorm ... Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: ombros Phonetic Spelling: (om'-bros) Short Definition: a violent rain Definition: a violent rain, a shower. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3655.htm - 5k 3655a. ombros -- a rainstorm 5205. huetos -- rain 1026. brecho -- to send rain, to rain Strong's Hebrew 1653. geshem -- rain, shower... geshem. 1654 . rain, shower. Transliteration: geshem Phonetic Spelling: (gheh'-shem) Short Definition: rain. ... rain, shower. From gasham; a shower -- rain, ... /hebrew/1653.htm - 6k 2230. zerem -- a flood of rain, rainstorm, downpour 7241. rebibim -- abundant showers 1652. gasham -- to rain 7377. ri -- moisture 8164. sair -- rain (drop) Library A Shower of Stones The Shower The Meteor Shower (Preached at the Chapel Royal, St. James's, Nov. ... Temperance 506. Father, who on Man Dost Shower Having Prayed to God, He Pours Forth a Shower of Tears, And ... St. Ambrose Returns to the Story of the Widow of Sarepta... The Various Emblems under which the Poets Veiled the Turpitude of ... Motives to Holy Mourning But Woe is Thee, Thou Torrent of Human Custom! who Shall Stand ... He Disapproves of the Mode of Educating Youth, and He Points Out ... Thesaurus Shower (22 Occurrences)... 4. (n.) That which resembles a shower in falling or passing through the air copiously and rapidly. ... 6. (vt) To water with a shower; to //t copiously with rain. ... /s/shower.htm - 15k Showers (20 Occurrences) Ice-drops (7 Occurrences) Torrents (17 Occurrences) Hailstones (10 Occurrences) Overflowing (54 Occurrences) Flooding (4 Occurrences) Tempestuous (8 Occurrences) Raining (10 Occurrences) Destructive (14 Occurrences) Resources What does the Bible say about stalking? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is Buddhism and what do Buddhists believe? | GotQuestions.org What does the Bible say about selflessness? | GotQuestions.org Shower: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Shower (22 Occurrences)Luke 12:54 Genesis 7:12 Genesis 8:2 Exodus 9:8 Exodus 9:10 1 Kings 17:14 1 Kings 18:41 1 Kings 18:44 1 Kings 18:45 2 Kings 9:33 Job 37:6 Psalms 68:9 Isaiah 28:2 Isaiah 45:8 Isaiah 55:10 Ezekiel 13:11 Ezekiel 13:13 Ezekiel 34:26 Ezekiel 38:22 Hosea 6:3 Joel 2:23 Zechariah 14:17 Subtopics Related Terms |