## 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" .