Joel 2:21

Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for Jehovah doeth great things.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

20And I will remove far off from you him [that cometh] from the north, and will drive him into a land barren and desolate, his face toward the eastern sea, and his rear toward the hinder sea; and his stench shall come up, and his ill odour shall come up, for he hath exalted himself to do great things.

22Be not afraid, ye beasts of the field: for the pastures of the wilderness do spring; for the tree beareth its fruit; the fig-tree and the vine yield full increase.

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Cross References

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

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

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

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

Psalms 126:1{A Song of degrees.} When Jehovah turned the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

Isaiah 35:1The wilderness and the dry land shall be gladdened; 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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