Joel 2:31

I Will Pour Out My Spirit · Joel 2:28–32
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Translations

Modern
The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD.
Traditional
The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and the terrible day of the Lord come.
Literal
The sun will be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the coming of of the great and awesome day of YHWH.
Latin
Sol convertetur in tenebras, et luna in sanguinem, antequam veniat dies Domini magnus et horribilis.

Original

Hebrew
English
The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD.

Notes

When God pours out his Spirit in the future, there will be signs and wonders. Blood, fire, and smoke, along with the darkening of the sun and moon, will show God's coming judgment (see Joel 2:10; Mark 13:24; Revelation 6:12).

The prophet envisioned a future day of the Lord. On this day, God would share his Spirit in new ways and show signs and wonders for everyone to witness. The apostle Peter said this prophecy came true on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:16–21).

In the distant future, God will restore his people's spiritual lives. He will give his Spirit to all who respond to him with faith. He will judge the peoples and nations that refuse to recognize his authority.

Events

Parallels

Acts 2:14–36

Glossary

Astronomy Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Book of Joel Darkness Day of the Lord Feasts and Festivals of Israel Lord Mercy New Covenant Prophecy

Topics

Blood: Red Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Eclipse of the Sun and Moon Gentiles: Prophecies of the Conversion of Gospel: Prophecies Relating To Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena: General Scriptures Concerning Moon: Darkening of Sun: Miracles Concerning: Darkening of The Sun: (Darkened) of Severe Calamities