Translations
Modern
Come quickly, all you surrounding nations, and gather yourselves. Bring down Your mighty ones, O LORD.
Traditional
Assemble yourselves, and come, all ye heathen, and gather yourselves together round about: thither cause thy mighty ones to come down, O Lord.
Literal
Hurry and come in, all nations from around, and gather together there. Bring down, O YHWH, Your mighty ones.
Latin
Erumpite, et venite, omnes gentes de circuitu, et congregamini; ibi occumbere faciet Dominus robustos tuos.
Original
Hebrew
English
Come quickly, all you surrounding nations, and gather yourselves. Bring down Your mighty ones, O LORD.
Notes
Here, Joel spoke about God’s coming judgment on the nations, especially those that had oppressed God’s people.
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.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Joelc. 820 BC
Glossary
Book of Joel Last Judgment Valley of Decision Valley of Jehoshaphat
Topics
Egypt: The Country of: Prophecies Against Joel: Denounces Judgments Against the Enemies of God The Heathen: God: Punishes