Joel 2

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Joel 2:1

AMP: Blow the trumpet in Zion [warning of impending judgment],Sound an alarm on My holy mountain [Zion]!Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble and shudder in fear,For the [judgment] day of the Lord is coming;It is close at hand, [Ezek 7:2-4; Amos 5:16-20]

ASV: Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain; let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of Jehovah cometh, for it is nigh at hand;

BSB: Blow the ram’s horn in Zion;sound the alarm on My holy mountain!Let all who dwell in the land tremble,for the Day of the LORD is coming;indeed, it is near—

DARBY: Blow the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain; let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of Jehovah cometh, for it is at hand;

DRA: Blow ye the trumpet in Sion, sound an alarm in my holy mountain, let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: because the day of the Lord cometh, because it is nigh at hand,

KJV: Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD cometh, for it is nigh at hand;

Joel 2:2

AMP: A day of darkness and gloom,A day of clouds and of thick [dark] mist,Like the dawn spread over the mountains;There is a [pagan, hostile] people numerous and mighty,The like of which has never been beforeNor will be again afterwardEven for years of many generations.

ASV: a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness, as the dawn spread upon the mountains; a great people and a strong; there hath not been ever the like, neither shall be any more after them, even to the years of many generations.

BSB: a day of darkness and gloom,a day of clouds and blackness.Like the dawn overspreading the mountainsa great and strong army appears,such as never was of old,nor will ever be in ages to come.

DARBY: a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and gross darkness, as the dawn spread upon the mountains; a great people and a strong; there hath not been ever the like, neither shall be any more after them, to the years of generations and generations.

DRA: A day of darkness, and of gloominess, a day of clouds and whirlwinds: a numerous and strong people as the morning spread upon the mountains: the like to it hath not been from the beginning, nor shall be after it even to the years of generation and generation.

KJV: A day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick darkness, as the morning spread upon the mountains: a great people and a strong; there hath not been ever the like, neither shall be any more after it, even to the years of many generations.

Joel 2:3

AMP: Before them a fire devours,And behind them a flame burns;Before them the land is like the Garden of Eden,But behind them a desolate wilderness;And nothing at all escapes them.

ASV: A fire devoureth before them; and behind them a flame burneth: the land is as the garden of Eden before them, and behind them a desolate wilderness; yea, and none hath escaped them.

BSB: Before them a fire devours,and behind them a flame scorches.The land before them is like the Garden of Eden,but behind them, it is like a desert wasteland —surely nothing will escape them.

DARBY: A fire devoureth before them, and behind them a flame burneth; the land is as a garden of Eden before them, and behind them a desolate wilderness: yea, and nothing escapeth them.

DRA: Before the face thereof a devouring fire, and behind it a burning flame: the land is like a garden of pleasure before it, and behind it a desolate wilderness, neither is there any one that can escape it.

KJV: A fire devoureth before them; and behind them a flame burneth: the land is as the garden of Eden before them, and behind them a desolate wilderness; yea, and nothing shall escape them.

Joel 2:4

AMP: Their appearance is like the appearance of horses,And they run like war horses.

ASV: The appearance of them is as the appearance of horses; and as horsemen, so do they run.

BSB: Their appearance is like that of horses,and they gallop like swift steeds.

DARBY: The appearance of them is as the appearance of horses; and as horsemen, so they run.

DRA: The appearance of them is as the appearance of horses, and they shall run like horsemen.

KJV: The appearance of them is as the appearance of horses; and as horsemen, so shall they run.

Joel 2:5

AMP: Like the noise of chariotsThey leap on the tops of the mountains,Like the crackling of a flame of fire devouring the stubble,Like a mighty people set in battle formation. [Rev 9:7, 9]

ASV: Like the noise of chariots on the tops of the mountains do they leap, like the noise of a flame of fire that devoureth the stubble, as a strong people set in battle array.

BSB: With a sound like that of chariotsthey bound over the mountaintops,like the crackling of fire consuming stubble,like a mighty army deployed for battle.

DARBY: Like the noise of chariots, on the tops of the mountains, they leap; like the noise of a flame of fire that devoureth the stubble, as a strong people set in battle array.

DRA: They shall leap like the noise of chariots upon the tops of mountains, like the noise of a flame of fire devouring the stubble, as a strong people prepared to battle.

KJV: Like the noise of chariots on the tops of mountains shall they leap, like the noise of a flame of fire that devoureth the stubble, as a strong people set in battle array.

Joel 2:6

AMP: Before them the people are in anguish;All faces become pale [with terror].

ASV: At their presence the peoples are in anguish; all faces are waxed pale.

BSB: Nations writhe in horror before them;every face turns pale.

DARBY: Before them the peoples are in anguish: all faces turn pale.

DRA: At their presence the people shall be in grievous pains: all faces shall be made like a kettle.

KJV: Before their face the people shall be much pained: all faces shall gather blackness.

Joel 2:7

AMP: They run like warriors;They climb the wall like soldiers.They each march [straight ahead] in line,And they do not deviate from their paths.

ASV: They run like mighty men; they climb the wall like men of war; and they march every one on his ways, and they break not their ranks.

BSB: They charge like mighty men;they scale the walls like men of war.Each one marches in formation,not swerving from the course.

DARBY: They run like mighty men; they climb the wall like men of war; and they march every one on his ways, and break not their ranks.

DRA: They shall run like valiant men: like men of war they shall scale the wall: the men shall march every one on his way, and they shall not turn aside from their ranks.

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 2:8

AMP: They do not crowd each other;Each one marches in his path.When they burst through the defenses (weapons),They do not break ranks.

ASV: Neither doth one thrust another; they march every one in his path; and they burst through the weapons, and break not off [their course].

BSB: They do not jostle one another;each proceeds in his path.They burst through the defenses,never breaking ranks.

DARBY: Neither doth one press upon another; they march every one in his path; and fall amid weapons, but are not wounded.

DRA: No one shall press upon his brother: they shall walk every one in his path: yea, and they shall fall through the windows, and shall take no harm.

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.

Joel 2:9

AMP: They rush over the city,They run on the wall;They climb up into the houses,They enter at the windows like a thief.

ASV: They leap upon the city; they run upon the wall; they climb up into the houses; they enter in at the windows like a thief.

BSB: They storm the city;they run along the wall;they climb into houses,entering through windows like thieves.

DARBY: They spread themselves over the city; they run upon the wall; they climb up into the houses; they enter in by the windows like a thief.

DRA: They shall enter into the city: they shall run upon the wall, they shall climb up the houses, they shall come in at the windows as a thief.

KJV: They shall run to and fro in the city; they shall run upon the wall, they shall climb up upon the houses; they shall enter in at the windows like a thief.

Joel 2:10

AMP: The earth quakes before them,The heavens tremble,The sun and the moon grow darkAnd the stars lose their brightness. [Rev 9:2-4; 16:14]

ASV: The earth quaketh before them; the heavens tremble; the sun and the moon are darkened, and the stars withdraw their shining.

BSB: Before them the earth quakes;the heavens tremble.The sun and moon grow dark,and the stars lose their brightness.

DARBY: The earth quaketh before them; the heavens tremble; the sun and the moon are darkened, and the stars withdraw their shining.

DRA: At their presence the earth hath trembled, the heavens are moved: the sun and moon are darkened, and the stars have withdrawn their shining.

KJV: The earth shall quake before them; the heavens shall tremble: the sun and the moon shall be dark, and the stars shall withdraw their shining:

Joel 2:11

AMP: The Lord utters His voice before His army,For His camp is very great,Because strong and powerful is he who [obediently] carries out His word.For the day of the Lord is indeed great and very terrible [causing dread];Who can endure it? [Is 26:20, 21; 34:1-4, 8; Rev 6:16, 17]

ASV: And Jehovah uttereth his voice before his army; for his camp is very great; for he is strong that executeth his word; for the day of Jehovah is great and very terrible; and who can abide it?

BSB: The LORD raises His voicein the presence of His army.Indeed, His camp is very large,for mighty are those who obey His command.For the Day of the LORD is great and very dreadful.Who can endure it?

DARBY: And Jehovah uttereth his voice before his army; for his camp is very great; for strong is he that executeth his word: for the day of Jehovah is great and very terrible; and who can bear it?

DRA: And the Lord hath uttered his voice before the face of his army: for his armies are exceeding great, for they are strong and execute his word: for the day of the Lord is great and very terrible: and who can stand it?

KJV: And the LORD shall utter his voice before his army: for his camp is very great: for he is strong that executeth his word: for the day of the LORD is great and very terrible; and who can abide it?

Joel 2:12

AMP: “Even now,” says the Lord,“Turn and come to Me with all your heart [in genuine repentance],With fasting and weeping and mourning [until every barrier is removed and the broken fellowship is restored];

ASV: Yet even now, saith Jehovah, turn ye unto me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:

BSB: “Yet even now,”declares the LORD,“return to Me with all your heart,with fasting, weeping, and mourning.”

DARBY: Yet even now, saith Jehovah, turn to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning;

DRA: Now therefore saith the Lord: Be converted to me with all your heart, in fasting, and in weeping, and in mourning.

KJV: Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:

Joel 2:13

AMP: Rip your heart to pieces [in sorrow and contrition] and not your garments.”Now return [in repentance] to the Lord your God,For He is gracious and compassionate,Slow to anger, abounding in lovingkindness [faithful to His covenant with His people];And He relents [His sentence of] evil [when His people genuinely repent].

ASV: and rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto Jehovah your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness, and repenteth him of the evil.

BSB: So rend your hearts and not your garments,and return to the LORD your God.For He is gracious and compassionate,slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion.And He relents from sending disaster.

DARBY: and rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto Jehovah your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great loving-kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.

DRA: And rend your hearts, and not your garments, and turn to the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, patient and rich in mercy, and ready to repent of the evil.

KJV: And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.

Joel 2:14

AMP: Who knows whether He will relent [and revoke your sentence],And leave a blessing behind Him,Even a grain offering and a drink offering [from the bounty He provides you]For the Lord your God?

ASV: Who knoweth whether he will not turn and repent, and leave a blessing behind him, even a meal-offering and a drink-offering unto Jehovah your God?

BSB: Who knows? He may turn and relentand leave a blessing behind Him —grain and drink offeringsfor the LORD your God.

DARBY: Who knoweth? He might return and repent, and leave a blessing behind him, an oblation and a drink-offering for Jehovah your God?

DRA: Who knoweth but he will return, and forgive, and leave a blessing behind him, sacrifice and libation to the Lord your God?

KJV: Who knoweth if he will return and repent, and leave a blessing behind him; even a meat offering and a drink offering unto the LORD your God?

Joel 2:15

AMP: Blow a trumpet in Zion [warning of impending judgment],Dedicate a fast [as a day of restraint and humility], call a solemn assembly.

ASV: Blow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly;

BSB: Blow the ram’s horn in Zion,consecrate a fast,proclaim a sacred assembly.

DARBY: Blow the trumpet in Zion, hallow a fast, proclaim a solemn assembly;

DRA: Blow the trumpet in Sion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly,

KJV: Blow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly:

Joel 2:16

AMP: Gather the people, sanctify the congregation,Assemble the elders,Gather the children and the nursing infants.Let the bridegroom come out of his roomAnd the bride out of her bridal chamber. [No one is excused from the assembly.]

ASV: gather the people, sanctify the assembly, assemble the old men, gather the children, and those that suck the breasts; let the bridegroom go forth from his chamber, and the bride out of her closet.

BSB: Gather the people, sanctify the congregation,assemble the aged, gather the children,even those nursing at the breast.Let the bridegroom leave his room,and the bride her chamber.

DARBY: gather the people, hallow the congregation, assemble the elders, gather the children, and those that suck the breasts; let the bridegroom go forth from his chamber, and the bride from her closet.

DRA: Gather together the people, sanctify the church, assemble the ancients, gather together the little ones, and them that suck at the breasts: let the bridegroom go forth from his bed, and the bride out of her bride chamber.

KJV: Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders, gather the children, and those that suck the breasts: let the bridegroom go forth of his chamber, and the bride out of her closet.

Joel 2:17

AMP: Let the priests, the ministers of the Lord,Weep between the porch and the altar,And let them say, “Have compassion and spare Your people, O Lord,And do not make Your inheritance (Israel) an object of ridicule,Or a [humiliating] byword among the [Gentile] nations.Why should they say among the peoples,‘Where is their God?’ ”

ASV: Let the priests, the ministers of Jehovah, weep between the porch and the altar, and let them say, Spare thy people, O Jehovah, and give not thy heritage to reproach, that the nations should rule over them: wherefore should they say among the peoples, Where is their God?

BSB: Let the priests who minister before the LORDweep between the portico and the altar,saying, “Spare Your people, O LORD,and do not make Your heritage a reproach,an object of scorn among the nations.Why should they say among the peoples,‘Where is their God?’”

DARBY: Let the priests, the ministers of Jehovah, weep between the porch and the altar, and let them say, Spare, O Jehovah, thy people, and give not thine inheritance to reproach, that they should be a byword of the nations. Wherefore should they say among the peoples, Where is their God?

DRA: Between the porch and the altar the priests the Lord's ministers shall weep, and shall say: Spare, O Lord, spare thy people: and give not thy inheritance to reproach, that the heathen should rule over them. Why should they say among the nations: Where is their God?

KJV: Let the priests, the ministers of the LORD, weep between the porch and the altar, and let them say, Spare thy people, O LORD, and give not thine heritage to reproach, that the heathen should rule over them: wherefore should they say among the people, Where is their God?

Joel 2:18

AMP: ¶Then the Lord will be jealous for His land [ready to defend it since it is rightfully and uniquely His]And will have compassion on His people [and will spare them].

ASV: Then was Jehovah jealous for his land, and had pity on his people.

BSB: Then the LORD became jealous for His land,and He spared His people.

DARBY: Then Jehovah will be jealous for his land, and will have pity on his people.

DRA: The Lord hath been zealous for his land, and hath spared his people.

KJV: Then will the LORD be jealous for his land, and pity his people.

Joel 2:19

AMP: The Lord will answer and say to His people,“Behold, I am going to send you grain and new wine and oil,And you will be satisfied in full with them;And I will never again make you an object of ridicule among the [Gentile] nations.

ASV: And Jehovah answered and said unto his people, Behold, I will send you grain, and new wine, and oil, and ye shall be satisfied therewith; and I will no more make you a reproach among the nations;

BSB: And the LORD answered His people:“Behold, I will send yougrain, new wine, and oil,and by them you will be satisfied.I will never again make youa reproach among the nations.

DARBY: And Jehovah will answer and say unto his people, Behold, I send you corn, and new wine, and oil, and ye shall be satisfied therewith; and I will no more make you a reproach among the nations.

DRA: And the Lord answered and said to his people: Behold I will send you corn, and wine, and oil, and you shall be filled with them: and I will no more make you a reproach among the nations.

KJV: Yea, the LORD will answer and say unto his people, Behold, I will send you corn, and wine, and oil, and ye shall be satisfied therewith: and I will no more make you a reproach among the heathen:

Joel 2:20

AMP: “But I will remove the northern army far away from you,And I will drive it into a parched and desolate land,With its forward guard into the eastern sea (Dead Sea)And with its rear guard into the western sea (Mediterranean Sea).And its stench will arise and its foul odor of decay will come up [this is the fate of the northern army in the final day of the Lord],For He has done great things.” [Is 34:1-4, 8; Amos 4:10]

ASV: but I will remove far off from you the northern [army], and will drive it into a land barren and desolate, its forepart into the eastern sea, and its hinder part into the western sea; and its stench shall come up, and its ill savor shall come up, because it hath done great things.

BSB: The northern army I will drive away from you,banishing it to a barren and desolate land,its front ranks into the Eastern Sea,and its rear guard into the Western Sea.And its stench will rise;its foul odor will ascend.For He has done great things.

DARBY: And I will remove far off from you him [that cometh] from the north, and will drive him into a land barren and desolate, his face toward the eastern sea, and his rear toward the hinder sea; and his stench shall come up, and his ill odour shall come up, for he hath exalted himself to do great things.

DRA: And I will remove far off from you the northern enemy: and I will drive him into a land unpassable, and desert, with his face towards the east sea, and his hinder part towards the utmost sea: and his stench shall ascend, and his rottenness shall go up, because he hath done proudly.

KJV: But I will remove far off from you the northern army, and will drive him into a land barren and desolate, with his face toward the east sea, and his hinder part toward the utmost sea, and his stink shall come up, and his ill savour shall come up, because he hath done great things.

Joel 2:21

AMP: ¶Do not fear, O land; be glad and rejoice,For the Lord has done great things! [Zech 12:8-10]

ASV: Fear not, O land, be glad and rejoice; for Jehovah hath done great things.

BSB: Do not be afraid, O land;rejoice and be glad,for the LORD has done great things.

DARBY: Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for Jehovah doeth great things.

DRA: Fear not, O land, be glad and rejoice: for the Lord hath done great things.

KJV: Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do great things.

Joel 2:22

AMP: Do not be afraid, you animals of the field,For the pastures of the wilderness have turned green;The tree has produced its fruit,And the fig tree and the vine have yielded in full.

ASV: Be not afraid, ye beasts of the field; for the pastures of the wilderness do spring, for the tree beareth its fruit, the fig-tree and the vine do yield their strength.

BSB: Do not be afraid, O beasts of the field,for the open pastures have turned green,the trees bear their fruit,and the fig tree and vine yield their best.

DARBY: Be not afraid, ye beasts of the field: for the pastures of the wilderness do spring; for the tree beareth its fruit; the fig-tree and the vine yield full increase.

DRA: Fear not, ye beasts of the fields: for the beautiful places of the wilderness are sprung, for the tree hath brought forth its fruit, the fig tree, and the vine have yielded their strength.

KJV: Be not afraid, ye beasts of the field: for the pastures of the wilderness do spring, for the tree beareth her fruit, the fig tree and the vine do yield their strength.

Joel 2:23

AMP: So rejoice, O children of Zion,And delight in the Lord, your God;For He has given you the early [autumn] rain in vindicationAnd He has poured down the rain for you,The early [autumn] rain and the late [spring] rain, as before.

ASV: Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in Jehovah your God; for he giveth you the former rain in just measure, and he causeth to come down for you the rain, the former rain and the latter rain, in the first [month].

BSB: Be glad, O children of Zion,and rejoice in the LORD your God,for He has given you the autumn rainsfor your vindication.He sends you showers,both autumn and spring rains, as before.

DARBY: And ye, children of Zion, be glad and rejoice in Jehovah your God; for he giveth you the early rain in due measure, and he causeth to come down for you the rain, the early rain, and the latter rain at the beginning [of the season].

DRA: And you, O children of Sion, rejoice, and be joyful in the Lord your God: because he hath given you a teacher of justice, and he will make the early and the latter rain to come down to you as in the beginning.

KJV: Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month.

Joel 2:24

AMP: And the threshing floors shall be full of grain,And the vats shall overflow with new wine and oil.

ASV: And the floors shall be full of wheat, and the vats shall overflow with new wine and oil.

BSB: The threshing floors will be full of grain,and the vats will overflow with new wine and oil.

DARBY: And the floors shall be full of corn, and the vats shall overflow with new wine and oil.

DRA: And the floors shall be filled with wheat, and the presses shall overflow with wine and oil.

KJV: And the floors shall be full of wheat, and the vats shall overflow with wine and oil.

Joel 2:25

AMP: “And I will compensate you for the yearsThat the swarming locust has eaten,The creeping locust, the stripping locust, and the gnawing locust—My great army which I sent among you.

ASV: And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the canker-worm, and the caterpillar, and the palmer-worm, my great army which I sent among you.

BSB: I will repay you for the years eaten by locusts —the swarming locust, the young locust,the destroying locust, and the devouring locust—My great army that I sent against you.

DARBY: And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the palmer-worm, my great army which I sent among you.

DRA: And I will restore to you the ears which the locust, and the bruchus, and the mildew, and the palmerworm have eaten; my great host which I sent upon you.

KJV: And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.

Joel 2:26

AMP: “You will have plenty to eat and be satisfiedAnd praise the name of the Lord your GodWho has dealt wondrously with you;And My people shall never be put to shame.

ASV: And ye shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and shall praise the name of Jehovah your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you; and my people shall never be put to shame.

BSB: You will have plenty to eat,until you are satisfied.You will praise the name of the LORD your God,who has worked wonders for you.My people will never againbe put to shame.

DARBY: And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of Jehovah your God, who hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.

DRA: And you shall eat in plenty, and shall be filled: and you shall praise the name of the Lord your God, who hath done wonders with you, and my people shall not be confounded for ever.

KJV: And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.

Joel 2:27

AMP: “And you shall know [without any doubt] that I am in the midst of Israel [to protect and bless you],And that I am the Lord your God,And there is no other;My people will never be put to shame.

ASV: And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am Jehovah your God, and there is none else; and my people shall never be put to shame.

BSB: Then you will know that I am present in Israeland that I am the LORD your God,and there is no other.My people will never againbe put to shame.

DARBY: And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I, Jehovah, [am] your God, and there is none else: and my people shall never be ashamed.

DRA: And you shall know that I am in the midst of Israel: and I am the Lord your God, and there is none besides: and my people shall not be confounded for ever.

KJV: And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the LORD your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed.

Joel 2:28

AMP: ¶“It shall come about after thisThat I shall pour out My Spirit on all mankind;And your sons and your daughters will prophesy,Your old men will dream dreams,Your young men will see visions.

ASV: And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:

BSB: And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people.Your sons and daughters will prophesy,your old men will dream dreams,your young men will see visions.

DARBY: And it shall come to pass afterwards [that] I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions.

DRA: And it shall come to pass after this, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy: your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions.

KJV: And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:

Joel 2:29

AMP: “Even on the male and female servantsI will pour out My Spirit in those days.

ASV: and also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my Spirit.

BSB: Even on My menservants and maidservants,I will pour out My Spirit in those days.

DARBY: Yea, even upon the bondmen and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my Spirit.

DRA: Moreover upon my servants and handmaids in those days I will pour forth my spirit.

KJV: And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit.

Joel 2:30

AMP: “I will show signs and wonders [displaying My power] in the heavens and on the earth,Blood and fire and columns of smoke.

ASV: And I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth: blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke.

BSB: I will show wonders in the heavens and on the earth,blood and fire and columns of smoke.

DARBY: And I will shew wonders in the heavens and on the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke.

DRA: And I will shew wonders in heaven; and in earth, blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke.

KJV: And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke.

Joel 2:31

AMP: “The sun will be turned into darknessAnd the moon into bloodBefore the great and terrible day of the Lord comes. [Is 13:6, 9-11; 24:21-23; Ezek 32:7-10; Matt 24:29, 30; Rev 6:12-17]

ASV: The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of Jehovah cometh.

BSB: The sun will be turned to darknessand the moon to bloodbefore the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD.

DARBY: The sun shall be changed to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the great and terrible day of Jehovah come.

DRA: The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood: before the great and dreadful day of the Lord doth come.

KJV: The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and the terrible day of the LORD come.

Joel 2:32

AMP: “And it shall come about that whoever calls on the name of the LordWill be saved [from the coming judgment]For on Mount Zion and in JerusalemThere will be those who escape,As the Lord has said,Even among the remnant [of survivors] whom the Lord calls. [Acts 2:17-21; Rom 10:13]

ASV: And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of Jehovah shall be delivered; for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be those that escape, as Jehovah hath said, and among the remnant those whom Jehovah doth call.

BSB: And everyone who calls on the name of the LORDwill be saved;for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalemthere will be deliverance, as the LORD has promised,among the remnant called by the LORD.[’’]

DARBY: And it shall be that whosoever shall call upon the name of Jehovah shall be saved: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as Jehovah hath said, and for the residue whom Jehovah shall call.

DRA: And it shall come to pass, that every one that shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved: for in mount Sion, and in Jerusalem shall be salvation, as the Lord hath said, and in the residue whom the Lord shall call.

KJV: And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call.

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