Hebrews 6:7 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

For the earth which drinketh in the rain— By this comparison the manner of the apostle's reasoning appears evident: those who have been once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, &c. are steadily to persevere in their duties; in which case they are just like good soils, which, being well watered, constantly bring forth good fruit, and are very justly said to be blessed by God. See Genesis 27:27. On the other hand, those who fall away totally, are fitly comparedto barren and unfruitful lands, which produce nothing, or what is worse than nothing, briars and thorns. This is a state exceedingly bad, which is at present, and will finally be more so, cursed by God. See John 15:6. Matthew 13:40-42. Isaiah 24:5-6. Jeremiah 17:5-6.