dew

Water from the air condensed on a cool surface, usually overnight. Its presence is of prime importance if plants are to survive the hot dry months (May–August) in Palestine when no rain falls. It is thus a sign of blessing (Gen 27:28), nourishment (Deut 32:2), peace (Ps 133:3), royal favor (Prov 19:12), relief from heat (Isa 18:4), life for the dead (Isa 26:19), the environment of animals (Dan 4:25), short-term loyalty (Hos 6:4), or the promise of good life (Mic 5:7).