GOD'S withholding the influences of his SPIRIT, is here figuratively set forth. See a proof of this: Amos 4:7-8.
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Deuteronomy 11:16-17
16 Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and ye turn aside, and serve other gods, and worship them;
17 And then the LORD'S wrath be kindled against you, and he shut up the heaven, that there be no rain, and that the land yield not her fruit; and lest ye perish quickly from off the good land which the LORD giveth you.