Joel 2:21

Fear not, O land. Be glad and rejoice, for LORD has done great things.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

20But I will remove the northern [army] far off from you, and will drive it into a land barren and desolate, its forepart into the eastern sea, and its rear part into the western sea. And its stench shall come up, and its foul odor s

22Be not afraid, ye beasts of the field, for the pastures of the wilderness spring, for the tree bears its fruit, the fig tree and the vine yield their strength.

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Cross References

Genesis 15:1After these things the word of LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram. I am thy shield, thy exceedingly great reward.

1 Samuel 12:16Now therefore stand still and see this great thing, which LORD will do before your eyes.

Psalms 65:12They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness, and the hills are girded with joy.

Psalms 96:11Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice. Let the sea roar, and the fullness thereof.

Psalms 126:1When LORD brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.

Isaiah 35:1The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad. And the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.

Matthew Henry on Joel 2:19-28

Promise of Mercy. ( b. c. 720.) 18 Then will the Lord be jealous for his land, and pity his people. 19 Yea, the Lord will answer and say unto his people, Behold, I will send you corn, and wine, and oil, and ye shall be satisfied therewith: and I will no more make you a reproach among the heathen: 20 But I will remove far off from you the northern army, and will drive him into a land barren and desolate, with his face toward the east sea, and his hinder part toward the utmost sea, and his stink shall come up, and… Read the whole commentary →

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