James (Jacob) 5:17

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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.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain, and it didn’t rain on the earth for three years and six months.

World English Bible (WEB)

Elias{G2243} was{G2258}{(G5713)} a man{G444} subject to like passions as{G3663} we are{G2254}, and{G2532} he prayed{G4336}{(G5662)} earnestly{G4335} that it might{G1026} not{G3361} rain{G1026}{(G5658)}: and{G2532} it rained{G1026}{(G5656)} not{G3756} on{G1909} the earth{G1093} by the space of three{G5140} years{G1763} and{G2532} six{G1803} months{G3376}.

Strong's King James

(17) Eliyahu was a man with the same nature as us and he really prayed that it wouldn't rain and it didn't rain upon the land for three years and six months!

The F.O.G

[17] Elijah was a human being just like us. He prayed earnestly that it wouldn't rain, and no rain fell on the land for three and a half years.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

Elijah was a man like affected as we, and with prayer he did pray—not to rain, and it did not rain upon the land three years and six months;

Young's Literal Translation

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James (Jacob) 5:17

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James (Jacob) 5:17