Joel 2:21

Don't be afraid, people of the land! Be happy and celebrate, for the Lord has done incredible things!

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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

20I will remove from you the army from the north; I will drive them into the desolate wilderness—the front into the eastern sea, and the rear into the western sea. The stench of the dead army will rise up—a real stink—for it has done terrible things.”

22Don't be afraid, wild animals! For the pastures of the wilderness are turning green. The trees are fruiting again—the fig trees and the grapevines are producing a good crop.

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Cross References

Genesis 15:1After all this had happened, God spoke to Abram in a vision, telling him, “Don't be afraid, Abram! I am your protector, and your truly great reward!”

1 Samuel 12:16Now stand still and watch what the Lord is going to do, right before your very eyes.

Psalms 65:12The pastures in the wilderness grow lush; the hillsides are clothed in bright flowers.

Psalms 96:11Let the heavens sing for joy, let the earth be happy, let the sea and everything in it shout with praise!

Psalms 126:1When the Lord brought his people back from captivity to Zion, it was as if we were dreaming!

Isaiah 35:1The wilderness and dry land will celebrate; the desert will blossom like the crocus.

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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