Joel 2:21

Do not be afraid, O land; rejoice and be glad, for the LORD has done great things.

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

20The northern army I will drive away from you, banishing it to a barren and desolate land, its front ranks into the Eastern Sea, and its rear guard into the Western Sea. And its stench will rise; its foul odor will ascend. For He has done great things.

22Do not be afraid, O beasts of the field, for the open pastures have turned green, the trees bear their fruit, and the fig tree and vine yield their best.

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Cross References

Genesis 15:1After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”

1 Samuel 12:16Now, therefore, present yourselves and see this great thing that the LORD will do before your eyes.

Psalms 65:12The pastures of the wilderness overflow; the hills are robed with joy.

Psalms 96:11Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it.

Psalms 126:1A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers.

Isaiah 35:1The wilderness and the dry land will be glad; the desert will rejoice and blossom like a 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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