Joel 3:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joel 3:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joel 3:11 is a verse from the book of Joel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Assemble yourselves, and come, all ye heathen, and gather yourselves together round about: thither cause thy mighty ones..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joel 3:11 — KJV
“Assemble yourselves, and come, all ye heathen, and gather yourselves together round about: thither cause thy mighty ones to come down, O LORD. cause...: or, the LORD shall bring down”
— Joel 3:11 (KJV)
Joel 3:11 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 3:11
“Lift up thine eyes round about, and behold: all these gather themselves together, and come to thee. As I live, saith the LORD, thou shalt surely clothe thee with them all, as with an ornament, and bind them on thee, as a bride doeth.”
Shares key themes with Joel 3:11: come, gather, together
“Wherefore have I seen them dismayed and turned away back? and their mighty ones are beaten down, and are fled apace, and look not back: for fear was round about, saith the LORD. beaten...: Heb. broken in pieces fled...: Heb. fled a flight”
Shares key themes with Joel 3:11: round, about, mighty
“Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: all they gather themselves together, they come to thee: thy sons shall come from far, and thy daughters shall be nursed at thy side.”
Shares key themes with Joel 3:11: come, gather, together
“Mine heritage is unto me as a speckled bird, the birds round about are against her; come ye, assemble all the beasts of the field, come to devour. speckled: or, taloned come to: or, cause them to come to”
Shares key themes with Joel 3:11: assemble, come, round
“I have heard a rumour from the LORD, and an ambassador is sent unto the heathen, saying, Gather ye together, and come against her, and rise up to the battle.”
Shares key themes with Joel 3:11: come, heathen, gather
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