Joel 2:21

Earth, do not be afraid. Exult and rejoice. For the Lord has great esteem for what he has done.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

20And he who is from the North, I will drive far from you. And I will expel him into an impassable land, and into the desert, with his face opposite the Eastern sea, and his furthest part towards the furthest sea. And his stench will ascend, and his rottenness will ascend, because he has acted arrogantly.

22Animals of the countryside, do not be afraid. For the beauty of the wilderness has sprung forth. For the tree has borne its fruit. The fig tree and the vine have bestowed their virtue.

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Cross References

Genesis 15:1And so, these things having been transacted, the word of the Lord came to Abram by a vision, saying: “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your protector, and your reward is exceedingly great.”

1 Samuel 12:16Therefore, stand now, and see this great thing, which the Lord will accomplish in your sight.

Psalms 65:12You have set men over our heads. We have crossed through fire and water. And you have led us out to refreshment.

Psalms 96:11The light has risen for the just, and joy for the upright of heart.

Psalms 126:1A Canticle in steps: of Solomon. Unless the Lord has built the house, those who build it have labored in vain. Unless the Lord has guarded the city, he who guards it watches in vain.

Isaiah 35:1The desolate and impassable land will rejoice, and the place of solitude will exult, and it will flourish like the lily.

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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