Joel 2:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joel 2:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joel 2:12 is a verse from the book of Joel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joel 2:12 — KJV
“Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:”
— Joel 2:12 (KJV)
Joel 2:12 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 2:12
“The king said moreover to Shimei, Thou knowest all the wickedness which thine heart is privy to, that thou didst to David my father: therefore the LORD shall return thy wickedness upon thine own head;”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:12: therefore, now, lord
“Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, even from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be ruler over my people Israel: from following: Heb. from after”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:12: therefore, now, saith
“Because thine heart was tender, and thou didst humble thyself before God, when thou heardest his words against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, and humbledst thyself before me, and didst rend thy clothes, and weep before me; I have even heard thee also, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:12: also, saith, lord
“Now therefore go to, speak to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I frame evil against you, and devise a device against you: return ye now every one from his evil way, and make your ways and your doings good.”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:12: therefore, now, saith
“Therefore, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, I will even do according to thine anger, and according to thine envy which thou hast used out of thy hatred against them; and I will make myself known among them, when I have judged thee.”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:12: therefore, now, saith
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