Joel chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary on. You, who accustom yourselves to get drunk with wine, awake out of your sleep, and weep night and day. Some scientists say the book has been written around 400 bc or even later. Crenshaw captures the ominous, yet hopeful spirit of joels prophecy in his new translation and commentary. Joel does not focus on justice, name specific sins, or single out specific people or castes of people for their sins. The book of joel is often noted for its rich poetic5 imagery. This makes joel a preexilic prophet, who served before the fall of the northern kingdom of israel 721 b. I apologize for all the personal background, but it helps you understand the context for why the book of joel holds such a special place in my heart. Tell your children of it, and let your children tell their children, and their children to another generation. The book focuses its prophetic judgment on the southern kingdom of judah with frequent references to zion and the temple worship joel 1. The message we have to deliver to men is that of the. Joel, obadiah, malachi the niv application commentary. The book of joels importance to the canon of scripture stems from its being the first to develop an oftmentioned biblical idea.
Watch our overview video on the book of joel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Nov 17, 2016 the book of joel describes the devastation of a vast horde of locusts as a marching army destroying everything in its path. The book of joel accounts for justice over evil in a form thats unique to the other old testament prophets. Not much is known about joel other than he is the son of pethuel.
Joels familiarity with this area and the worship in the temple suggests that he lived in judah, possibly even in the city of jerusalem itself. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The key phrase in the book of joel is the day of the lord. Best joel commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Jan 02, 2020 the overriding theme of the book of joel is the day of the lord, a day of gods wrath and judgment. God compares the past to the future in the book of joel. Joel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. Joel summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of joel for bible study or sunday school lessons. The book of joel states that its author was the prophet joel joel 1. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. The most useful method would be to go to the section of scripture that you are interested in, and selecting the button for a.
The word of the lord that came to joel, the son of pethuel. Of the prophet joel, we know nothing, except that he was the son of pethuel 1. Joel was just a messenger, a spiritual currier entrusted with a message from god. Awake, ye drunkards from the long sleep occasioned by your intoxication. Judah, the setting for the book, is devastated by a vast horde of locusts. Title the greek septuagint and latin vulgate versions follow the hebrew masoretic text, titling this book after joel the prophet, the recipient of the message from god 1. What the cutting locust left, the swarming locust has eaten. For the day of the lord is coming, for it is at hand. The prophet joel spoke to the southern kingdom of judah without making reference to the northern kingdom of israel. Blow the trumpet in zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain.
It is debated whether joel is one of the earliest prophets or the latest. A huge plague of locusts connected with a great drought gave the occasion for writing this book. Unlike the other books, joel tells us a story about a terrible plague of locusts that seems to traverse across time. Joel 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. This invasion of locusts destroys everythingthe fields of grain, the vineyards, the gardens and the trees. Joel reflects on the day of the lord and how true repentance will bring. You can find the best commentary on joel for you using the tools on the right side.
Joel, obadiah, malachi the niv application commentary baker, david w. We have provided this method as a convenience to our users. The book of joel 8 page introductory commentary excerpt. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Verses 17 it is a foolish fancy which some of the jews have, that this joel the prophet was the same with that joel who was the son of samuel. Promises are made of the return of mercy upon their repentance joel 2. In this book, john calvin provides an engaging commentary on three minor prophets in the old testament. Joel 2 the day of the lord and the restoration of the lord a.
Commentary on joel 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. It was a favourite name among the jews, and was borne by an ancestor of samuel, who gave it to his elder son. The word of the lord that came to joel the son of pethuel. Joel has grown up to be a godly young man, a man of the book, holding fast to faithful word titus 1. Compounded of jehovahel, the composite title of the god of revelation and of nature, which is the subject of psalms 19. Joel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Commentary on the book of joel by matthew henry old. It is the authors effort to share his insights about gods word for the purpose of instructing and edifying others in the knowledge and wisdom found in scripture. Book of joel overview insight for living ministries. This summary of the book of joel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of joel. When commenting on a book, he frequently offers his own translations of a passage, explaining the subtleties and nuances of his translation. In other words, god says, nothing like this has ever happened in your lifetime, or in your fathers lifetime. Lightfoot gives, because he speaks of the same judgments of locusts, and drought. Read and study joel, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary.
The book is universally called joel after its author. In the 1611 king james bible, the book of joel is formed by three chapters. The greek septuagint lxx, and latin vulgate versions follow the hebrew masoretic text, titling this book after joel the prophet, the recipient of the message from god 1. We are to remember where we are in the plan of the ages. The book of joel was likely written between 835 and 800 b. Its hard know his exact time, because joel doesnt mention any other kings or prophets. Joel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Has such a thing happened in your days, or in the days of your fathers. The masoretic text places joel between hosea and amos the order inherited by the tanakh and old testament, while the septuagint order is hoseaamosmicahjoelobadiahjonah.
Read joel 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The people are hereupon called to repentance, joel 2. In other words, god says, nothing like this has ever happened in. Douglas stuart hoseajonah word biblical commentary, 1987. Apr 30, 2006 joel, obadiah, malachi the niv application commentary baker, david w. Joel has much to say about this future time of judgment. Like all scripture, the book of joel is the word of god. Hear this, ye old men ye that have seen and remember many things. This page provides a method to go directly to a commentary by a specific author. Joel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Patterson for one states that, he wrote with a pure classical yet logical style, distinguished by its clarity, flow of thought, and beauty of expression. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Joel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Estimates for the dates of the book of joel range from the ninth century to the second century b. However, this little book is like an atom bombit is not very big, but it sure is potent and powerful. In the first chapter, the day of the lord is experienced historically by the plague of locusts upon the land. While most of the other prophets can be dated with some degree of accuracy, it is notoriously difficult to date the book of joel. May 07, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of joel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In the two speeches that make up this book, joel uses an agricultural crisis to measure his audiences knowledge of its god, warn them of a worse disaster if they ignore his preaching, and express his conviction that all faithful judahites would someday enjoy a secure future. The prophecy of joel may seem unimportant as it contains only three brief chapters. The book of joel describes the devastation of a vast horde of locusts as a marching army destroying everything in its path. An even greater judgment god used this locust judgment to point to an even greater judgment that would come in the future. Introduction united states conference of catholic bishops. Is it true that you\re a real old testament prophet.
Joel free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. The biblical book of joel is relevant to our latetwentiethcentury world because it. Top 5 commentaries on the book of joel ligonier ministries. Joel esv the word of the lord that came to joel, bible. The hebrew text of joel seems to have suffered little from scribal transmission, but is at a few points supplemented by the septuagint, syriac, and vulgate versions, or by conjectural emendation. Dating the book of joel depends upon ones interpretation of gods great army of locust, cankerworms, caterpillars, and the palmerworm cf. Joel 1 1 the word of the lord that came to joel the son of pethuel. You will also find options for commentaries on joel that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. Book of joel matthew henrys bible commentary concise. This chapter is the description of a lamentable devastation made of the country of judah by locusts and caterpillars. Read joel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Douglas stuart, word biblical commentary wbc, thomas nelson, 1987, 588 pp. Joel s prophecy has an unexpectedly familiar ring to it.
Crenshaw captures the ominous, yet hopeful spirit of joel s prophecy in his new translation and commentary. Lightfoot gives, because he speaks of the same judgments of locusts, and. Study joel using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Calvin begins his commentary on each book with a short introduction. Some think that the prophet speaks of it as a thing to come and gives warning of it beforehand, as usually the prophets did of judgments coming. Joel s familiarity with this area and the worship in the temple suggests that he lived in judah, possibly even in the city of jerusalem itself. Study the bible online using commentary on joel and more. Rather, joel bids the people to turn toward god in repentance and worship.
Study the books of hosea, joel, amos, obadiah, and jonah with pioneering. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Study joel 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Joel 3 in the close of the foregoing chapter we had a gracious promise of deliverance in mount zion and jerusalem. To answer your question, i thought it would be fun to pretend to interview joel. There have been many guesses as to the time of when joel lived. Joel is referred to only once in the new testament acts 2. Joels prophecy has an unexpectedly familiar ring to it. First, the good news calvins prayers are excellent, and are very convicting suggestion. A free bible version and commentary on the book of joel in easyenglish. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. In addition ezekiel would be a contemporary of joel if he wrote during the late preexilic period. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of joel.
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