Joel 2:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joel 2:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joel 2:13 is a verse from the book of Joel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to an..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joel 2:13 — KJV
“And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.”
— Joel 2:13 (KJV)
Joel 2:13 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 2:13
“And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou art a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:13: lord, god, gracious
“And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not. a God...: Heb. a God of pardons”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:13: turn, god, gracious
“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. plentious...: Heb. great in mercy”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:13: lord, gracious, merciful
“For if ye turn again unto the LORD, your brethren and your children shall find compassion before them that lead them captive, so that they shall come again into this land: for the LORD your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn away his face from you, if ye return unto him.”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:13: turn, lord, god
“The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. of great...: Heb. great in mercy”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:13: lord, gracious, slow
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