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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joel 3:15

Verse 15 I have already explained this verse in chapter 2 : the Prophet, as we then stated, describes in these words the terrible judgment of God, in order to shake off the indifference of men, who carelessly hear and despise all threatening, except the Lord storms their hearts. These figurative expressions then are intended to awaken the ungodly, and to make them know that it is a serious matter when the Lord proclaims his judgment. Let us now go on with the passage — read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joel 3:16

Verse 16 The Prophet explains here more clearly his object, or the end for which he had hitherto spoken of God’s judgment; for what we have heard served only to spread terror: but now the Prophet shows that his purpose was to console the faithful, and to give some relief to their troubles and sorrows. This is the reason why he introduces God as roaring from Zion and crying from Jerusalem. Roaring is ascribed to God, inasmuch as he compares himself in another place to a lion, when representing... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joel 3:17

Verse 17 This is a confirmation of the preceding doctrine, ye shall know, he says, that I am your God. The Prophet intimates that the favor of God had been so hidden during the afflictions of the people, that they could not but think that they were forsaken by God. His word ought indeed to be sufficient for us in the greatest evils; for though God may cast us into the deepest gulfs, yet when he shines upon us by his word, it ought to be a consolation abundantly available to sustain our souls.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:9-14

Providence, preparation, and prevention. Circumstances of great solemnity and grandeur shall usher in the day of vengeance on the wicked sinners of every class, especially such as persecute and oppress the people of God. I. THE PROVIDENCE GOD AT WORK . Men propose, God disposes; they pursue their own individual plans, and yet all the while they are only carrying out the Divine purposes. A remarkable example of the wonderful scheme of God's providence is recorded in the fourth... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:9-17

After a parenthesis of five verses, viz. 4-8, detailing the injurious treatment of the Jews by some of the surrounding nations, and the righteous retribution visited on those nations, the prophet resumes the subject broached at the beginning of the chapter, especially in Joel 3:2 , about the judgment to be visited on the nations in general. The verses now before us describe very graphically the execution of that judgment. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:9-17

Retribution. "Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles," etc. Here is the first startling boom of the righteous retribution. Some think the reference is to the approach of Sennacherib, or Nebuchadnezzar, or Antiochus; but the language seems strong and grand enough to represent the approach of the last day. In this retributive scene there are several things observable. I. THE GREATEST RESISTANCE ABSOLUTELY FUTILE . "Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:14

This and the following verses, instead of expressly narrating the execution of the Divine command, present a picture of it. In one part the prophet sees in vision and shows us pictorially the multitudes of the nations pouring on in one continuous stream into the fatal valley. In another compartment of the picture, Jehovah is seen in the awfulness of his majesty and in the fearfulness of his judgments on the wicked, while he is a Refuge and Strength for his people. Multitudes, multitudes in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:14

The valley of decision. A learned and interesting book has been written upon 'The Decisive Battles of the World.' Often in the long history of mankind, the fate of races, of empires, as well as that of kings and heroes, has been settled upon the battle-field. Decisive conflicts often occur in the region of thought and belief, in the region of personal influence, where there is nothing to attract general attention. But even more overlooked and unnoticed is the perpetual Divine judgment... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:15

The sun and the moon shall be darkened, and the stars shall withdraw their shining . The densely packed masses are already in the valley of decision, awaiting the judgment about to be executed upon them. But before the judgment actually bursts upon them, and in preparation for it, the sky is overcast; darkness, as a portent of the approaching storm, envelops them; the lights of heaven are put out. The pitchy darkness of a night in which neither moon nor stars appear is sufficiently dismal... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:15-17

These verses picture the accompaniments of the judgment, yet not the judgment itself. read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joel 3:15

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joel 3:16

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joel 3:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:9-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:9-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:9-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:15-17

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