Joel 1:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joel 1:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joel 1:20 is a verse from the book of Joel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The beasts of the field cry also unto thee: for the rivers of waters are dried up, and the fire hath devoured the pastur..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joel 1:20 — KJV
“The beasts of the field cry also unto thee: for the rivers of waters are dried up, and the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness.”
— Joel 1:20 (KJV)
Joel 1:20 in Context — About the Book of Joel
Joel turns a devastating locust plague into a call for national fasting — then pivots to one of Scripture's greatest promises: I will restore the years the locusts have eaten, and afterward I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Peter quoted it at Pentecost as fulfilled.
Cross-References for Joel 1:20
“The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls: because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen. owls: or, ostriches: Heb. daughters of the owl”
Shares key themes with Joel 1:20: field, rivers, waters
“And I will leave thee thrown into the wilderness, thee and all the fish of thy rivers: thou shalt fall upon the open fields; thou shalt not be brought together, nor gathered: I have given thee for meat to the beasts of the field and to the fowls of the heaven. open...: Heb. face of the field”
Shares key themes with Joel 1:20: beasts, field, rivers
“Be not afraid, ye beasts of the field: for the pastures of the wilderness do spring, for the tree beareth her fruit, the fig tree and the vine do yield their strength.”
Shares key themes with Joel 1:20: beasts, field, pastures
“Are we not counted of him strangers? for he hath sold us, and hath quite devoured also our money.”
Shares key themes with Joel 1:20: also, hath, devoured
“These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat.”
Shares key themes with Joel 1:20: rivers, waters, hath
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