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shut up the heavens so that there is no rain
AT: "stopped the rain" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
devour the land
The word "land" is used to mean "all the living plants and crops". (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
seek my face
AT: "search for God" or "to come to God for help".
my eyes will be open...my ears attentive -
** The words "eyes" and "ears" refer to God, who chooses to see and hear their prayers. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche) AT: "I will see them and I will listen" .