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Drought

Agriculture & Daily Life • Old Testament
Drought is an extended period without sufficient rain, producing dry land, failed vegetation, and hardship. In Scripture, drought could be a natural affliction or a sign of divine judgment.
Biblical Usage
The Bible speaks of the drought of summer and presents drought as an affliction of the land. It is also associated with divine punishment and with conditions contributing to famine.
Scripture References
Genesis 31:40 Psalms 32:4 Deuteronomy 28:23 Psalms 102:4 Haggai 1:11