Add parallel Print Page Options

Bake some bread with yeast.
    Burn it as a thank offering.
Brag about the offerings you freely give.
    This is what you Israelites love to do,”
    announces the Lord and King.

“I made sure your stomachs were empty in every city.
    You did not have enough bread in any of your towns.
In spite of that, you still have not returned to me,”
    announces the Lord.

“I also held back rain from you.
    The time to harvest crops
    was still three months away.
I sent rain on one town.
    But I held it back from another.
One field had rain.
    But another had no rain and dried up.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

Believe Kids' Edition: Think, Act, Be Like Jesus
Believe Kids' Edition: Think, Act, Be Like Jesus
Retail: $11.99
Our Price: $8.39
Save: $3.60 (30%)
NIrV, Seek and Explore Holy Bible: Hunting for God’s Treasure
NIrV, Seek and Explore Holy Bible: Hunting for God’s Treasure
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $17.98
Save: $12.01 (40%)
NIrV, Giant Print Compact Bible, Comfort Print
NIrV, Giant Print Compact Bible, Comfort Print
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $27.99
Save: $12.00 (30%)
NIrV, Adventure Bible for Early Readers, Full Color Interior
NIrV, Adventure Bible for Early Readers, Full Color Interior
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $24.49
Save: $10.50 (30%)