The land mourneth] Nature is represented in the OT. with the same feelings as those of man. Cp. for mourning Isaiah 33:9; Jeremiah 12:4; Jeremiah 12:11; Jeremiah 23:10; Amos 1:2.

Corn, wine, and oil, the three principal products of the soil of Palestine, frequently mentioned together as from Jehovah (Joel 2:19; Deuteronomy 7:13; Deuteronomy 11:14; Deuteronomy 28:51; Jeremiah 31:12; Hosea 2:8; Hosea 2:23). The corn (ARV 'grain') was principally wheat, barley, and spelt or vetch. Rye and oats were not grown. The oil was that of the olive.

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