Joel 2:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joel 2:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joel 2:8 is a verse from the book of Joel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Neither shall one thrust another; they shall walk every one in his path: and when they fall upon the sword, they shall n..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joel 2:8 — KJV
“Neither shall one thrust another; they shall walk every one in his path: and when they fall upon the sword, they shall not be wounded. sword: or, dart”
— Joel 2:8 (KJV)
Joel 2:8 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 2:8
“Every one that is found shall be thrust through; and every one that is joined unto them shall fall by the sword.”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:8: one, thrust, every
“And they shall fall one upon another, as it were before a sword, when none pursueth: and ye shall have no power to stand before your enemies.”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:8: one, another, fall
“Neither shall the inheritance remove from one tribe to another tribe; but every one of the tribes of the children of Israel shall keep himself to his own inheritance.”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:8: neither, one, another
“And they caught every one his fellow by the head, and thrust his sword in his fellow's side; so they fell down together: wherefore that place was called Helkathhazzurim, which is in Gibeon. Helkathhazzurim: that is, The field of strong men”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:8: one, thrust, every
“He made many to fall, yea, one fell upon another: and they said, Arise, and let us go again to our own people, and to the land of our nativity, from the oppressing sword. made...: Heb. multiplied the faller”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:8: one, another, fall
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