Joel 3:14

The LORD Judges the Nations · Joel 3:1–16
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Translations

Modern
Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the Day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision.
Traditional
Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the Lord is near in the valley of decision.
Literal
Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision. For the day of YHWH is near in the valley of decision.
Latin
Populi, populi, in valle concisionis, quia juxta est dies Domini in valle concisionis.

Original

Hebrew
English
Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the Day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision.

Notes

  • Multitudes, multitudes: The repetition of the Hebrew word captures the chaotic noise made by a huge crowd.

  • valley of decision: The name of the valley is changed because the Lord has now decided to judge the nations (see Joel 3:2–3, 12).

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

Holy War The Day of the Lord

Events

Glossary

Book of Joel Day of the Lord Last Judgment Valley of Decision Valley of Jehoshaphat

Topics

Colors: Black: A Symbol of Affliction and Calamity Jehoshaphat: A Valley: Called the Valley of Decision Joel: Denounces Judgments Against the Enemies of God Valley of Decision: General Scriptures Concerning Valleys: Jehoshaphat or Decision