Hay, Grass and Herbs - Proverbs 27:25

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “Be you diligent to know the state of your flocks, and look well to your herds. For riches are not for ever: and does the crown endure to every generation?”, and in chapter twenty-seven and verse twenty-five of Proverbs Solomon shared about, “hay, tender grass and herbs” where we read,

The hay appears, and the tender grass shows itself,

and the herbs of the mountains are gathered.

The verse begins, “The hay appears, and the tender grass shows itself, ...” Solomon began with the words, “the hay appears” or “the green grass, herbage or leeks is made known, revealed and uncovered”, “and the tender grass” which means “and the vegetation and green herb” “shows itself” or “is caused to be seen, exhibited, revealed and made visible”. Solomon referred to the way “green grass and herbs” reveal themselves and make themselves known. 

The verse continues, “... and the herbs of the mountains are gathered.” Solomon added the words, “and the herbs” or “and the glistening green plants” “of the mountains” which means “belonging to hill country or range of hills” “are gathered” or “are taken up and collected”. Solomon also referred to the collection of glistening green plants upon the range of hills.

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn how Solomon thought about the way the green grass, vegetation and glistening plants not only make themselves known, but also are gathered and collected. God rules over His creation, and He employs people not only to see them, but also to gather them when harvest time comes. God loves people, and because He desires to live with us forever, He sent His Son Jesus into the world to be crucified on the cross for the sins of all mankind. When we yield our lives to Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and allow us to notice the vegetation He produces and to become His agents for gathering them according to His Divine purpose and plan. (See 4:35)

Next time Solomon says, “the lambs are for your clothing”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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