# While the earth remains "While the earth lasts" or "As long as the earth exists" # seed time "the season for planting" # cold and heat, summer and winter These expressions both refer to two major weather conditions in the year. Translators may use local expressions. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]]) # summer the hot, dry time of the year # winter the cool, wet or snowy time of the year # will not cease "will not cease to exist" or "will not cease to occur." This can be expressed in a positive manner. Alternate translation: "will continue" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])