Joel 2:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joel 2:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joel 2:17 is a verse from the book of Joel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Let the priests, the ministers of the LORD, weep between the porch and the altar, and let them say, Spare thy people, O ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joel 2:17 — KJV
“Let the priests, the ministers of the LORD, weep between the porch and the altar, and let them say, Spare thy people, O LORD, and give not thine heritage to reproach, that the heathen should rule over them: wherefore should they say among the people, Where is their God? rule over: or, use a byword against”
— Joel 2:17 (KJV)
Joel 2:17 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 2:17
“Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession be unclean, then pass ye over unto the land of the possession of the LORD, wherein the LORD'S tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession among us: but rebel not against the LORD, nor rebel against us, in building you an altar beside the altar of the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:17: let, lord, altar
“Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is their God? let him be known among the heathen in our sight by the revenging of the blood of thy servants which is shed. revenging: Heb. vengeance”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:17: let, say, heathen
“Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow: for thus saith the LORD God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the accursed thing from among you.”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:17: lord, say, people
“And all Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their judges, stood on this side the ark and on that side before the priests the Levites, which bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, as well the stranger, as he that was born among them; half of them over against mount Gerizim, and half of them over against mount Ebal; as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded before, that they should bless the people of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:17: priests, lord, people
“And David said unto God, Is it not I that commanded the people to be numbered? even I it is that have sinned and done evil indeed; but as for these sheep, what have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, O LORD my God, be on me, and on my father's house; but not on thy people, that they should be plagued.”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:17: let, lord, people
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