Bible Commentary

Yea, and what have ye to do with me, O Tyre, and Zidon, and all the coasts of Philistia? will ye render me a recompense? and if ye recompense me, swiftly [and] speedily will I return your recompense upon your own head; 4. And also what are ye to me? ] i.e., apparently, what would … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joel 3:4”

And they have cast lots for my people; and have given a boy for a harlot, and sold a girl for wine, that they might drink. 3. The reference is to the custom, common in ancient warfare, by which the conquerors divided amongst themselves the captives by lot, to deal with them afterwards as they … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joel 3:3”

I will also gather all nations, and will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat, and will plead with them there for my people and [for] my heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations, and parted my land. 2. I will also gather ] I will gather: ‘also’ is a misrendering of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joel 3:2”

For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, 1. For ] The chapter is closely connected with Joe 2:28-32, for explaining how the faithful Israelites will be delivered (Joe 2:32); viz. on account of a judgement to be held upon the heathen world, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joel 3:1”

And it shall come to pass, [that] whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call. 32. Those however who have responded to the grace given to them … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joel 2:32”

The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and the terrible day of the LORD come. 31. Celestial portents. The imagery may be suggested partly by eclipses (cf. on Amo 8:9), partly by unusual obscurations of sun or moon through atmospheric disturbances, for instance, sand-storms, cyclones, flights of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joel 2:31”

And I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke. 30 31. The signs of approaching judgement which will then appear. shew ] lit. give, as Exo 7:9; Deu 6:22. wonders ] better (for the word used has no connexion with those commonly rendered wonderful, wondrous) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joel 2:30”

And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit. 29. Even those holding menial positions will share in the same spiritual illumination (comp. in the N.T. 1Co 12:13; Gal 3:28; Col 3:11). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And also upon the servants – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joel 2:29”

And it shall come to pass afterward, [that] I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: 28. afterward ] After the bestowal of the material prosperity promised in Joe 2:23-26. pour out ] i.e. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joel 2:28”

And ye shall know that I [am] in the midst of Israel, and [that] I [am] the LORD your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed. 27. The restoration of the people’s prosperity will further give them the assurance that Jehovah is in their midst, and will continue their defender and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joel 2:27”