Joel 3:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joel 3:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joel 3:9 is a verse from the book of Joel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near; let them com..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joel 3:9 — KJV
“Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near; let them come up: Prepare: Heb. Sanctify”
— Joel 3:9 (KJV)
Joel 3:9 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 3:9
“Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, helpers of the war. while...: Heb. being yet shut up”
Shares key themes with Joel 3:9: among, war, mighty
“If it please the king, let there go a royal commandment from him, and let it be written among the laws of the Persians and the Medes, that it be not altered, That Vashti come no more before king Ahasuerus; and let the king give her royal estate unto another that is better than she. If it...: Heb. If it be good with the king unto...: Heb. unto her companion from him: Heb. from before him be not...: Heb. pass not away”
Shares key themes with Joel 3:9: among, men, let
“Come up, ye horses; and rage, ye chariots; and let the mighty men come forth; the Ethiopians and the Libyans, that handle the shield; and the Lydians, that handle and bend the bow. the Ethiopians: Heb. Cush the Libyans: Heb. Put”
Shares key themes with Joel 3:9: mighty, men, let
“And let the priests also, which come near to the LORD, sanctify themselves, lest the LORD break forth upon them.”
Shares key themes with Joel 3:9: let, near, come
“And he shall make an atonement for the holy place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle of the congregation, that remaineth among them in the midst of their uncleanness. remaineth: Heb. dwelleth”
Shares key themes with Joel 3:9: among, men, let
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