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Old TestamentJoel · Chapter 3

Joel 3:16

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joel 3:16 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Joel 3:16 is a verse from the book of Joel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The LORD also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Joel 3:16 — KJV

The LORD also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but the LORD will be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel. hope: Heb. place of repair, or, harbour

Joel 3:16 (KJV)

Joel 3:16 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.

Restoration of lost yearsOutpouring of the SpiritFasting & returningThe day of the LordCalling on His name
Explore the full Book of Joel — all 3 chapters

Cross-References for Joel 3:16

Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto king Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion. chief: Heb. princes

Shares key themes with Joel 3:16: lord, zion, jerusalem

Then hear thou from the heavens, even from thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for; that all people of the earth may know thy name, and fear thee, as doth thy people Israel, and may know that this house which I have built is called by thy name. this...: Heb. thy name is called upon this house

Shares key themes with Joel 3:16: heavens, earth, people

And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: and the Levites and the priests praised the LORD day by day, singing with loud instruments unto the LORD. present: Heb. found loud...: Heb. instruments of strength

Shares key themes with Joel 3:16: lord, jerusalem, strength

Now when all this was finished, all Israel that were present went out to the cities of Judah, and brake the images in pieces, and cut down the groves, and threw down the high places and the altars out of all Judah and Benjamin, in Ephraim also and Manasseh, until they had utterly destroyed them all. Then all the children of Israel returned, every man to his possession, into their own cities. present: Heb. found images: Heb. statues until...: Heb. until to make an end

Shares key themes with Joel 3:16: also, utter, children

And he said, The LORD will roar from Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the habitations of the shepherds shall mourn, and the top of Carmel shall wither.

Shares key themes with Joel 3:16: lord, roar, zion

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey