Joel 2:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joel 2:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joel 2:7 is a verse from the book of Joel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "They shall run like mighty men; they shall climb the wall like men of war; and they shall march every one on his ways, a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joel 2:7 — KJV
“They shall run like mighty men; they shall climb the wall like men of war; and they shall march every one on his ways, and they shall not break their ranks:”
— Joel 2:7 (KJV)
Joel 2:7 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 2:7
“Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings: work: Heb. doing”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:7: mighty, men, every
“And, behold, six men came from the way of the higher gate, which lieth toward the north, and every man a slaughter weapon in his hand; and one man among them was clothed with linen, with a writer's inkhorn by his side: and they went in, and stood beside the brasen altar. which lieth: Heb. which is turned a slaughter...: Heb. a weapon of his breaking in pieces by his...: Heb. upon his loins”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:7: men, war, every
“And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth. the steward...: Heb. him that was over his house”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:7: men, war, every
“A bekah for every man, that is, half a shekel, after the shekel of the sanctuary, for every one that went to be numbered, from twenty years old and upward, for six hundred thousand and three thousand and five hundred and fifty men. every man: Heb. a poll”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:7: men, war, every
“Of the children of Simeon, mighty men of valour for the war, seven thousand and one hundred.”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:7: mighty, men, war
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