Joel 2:21

Translations

Modern

Do not be afraid, O land; rejoice and be glad, for the LORD has done great things.

Traditional

Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the Lord will do great things.

Literal

You should not fear, O land; be glad and rejoice, for YHWH has been great in doing.

Latin

Noli timere, terra: exsulta, et lætare, quoniam magnificavit Dominus ut faceret.

Original

Hebrew

English

Do not be afraid, O land; rejoice and be glad, for the LORD has done great things.

Notes

Joel 2:21–22

Do not be afraid: God’s great deliverance would be full and complete.

Joel 2:18–27

God promised to restore the material life of his people in the near future. He would refill their fields, orchards, vineyards, and flocks.

Theme notes and profiles

Apostasy and Renewal

Events

Prophecies of Joelc. 820 BC

Related verses

Zephaniah 3:16–17
On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp.
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Psalm 126:1–3
A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers.
Isaiah 54:4
Do not be afraid, for you will not be put to shame; do not be intimidated, for you will not be humiliated. For you will forget the shame of your youth and will remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.
1 Samuel 12:16
Now, therefore, present yourselves and see this great thing that the LORD will do before your eyes.
Jeremiah 33:3
Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.
1 Samuel 12:24
Above all, fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you.
Isaiah 35:1
The wilderness and the dry land will be glad; the desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose.
Jeremiah 30:9–10
Instead, they will serve the LORD their God and David their king, whom I will raise up for them.
Deuteronomy 4:32
Indeed, ask now from one end of the heavens to the other about the days that long preceded you, from the day that God created man on earth: Has anything as great as this ever happened or been reported?
Joel 2:20
The northern army I will drive away from you, banishing it to a barren and desolate land, its front ranks into the Eastern Sea, and its rear guard into the Western Sea. And its stench will rise; its foul odor will ascend. For He has done great things.
Psalm 65:12–13
The pastures of the wilderness overflow; the hills are robed with joy.

Glossary

Book of Joel Darkness Day of the Lord Mercy New Covenant

Topics

Blessing: Temporal, from God Faith: Enjoined

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