Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Joel 1:12 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Joel 1:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joel chapter 1 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The vine is dried up, and the fig tree languisheth; the pomegranate tree, the palm tree also, and the apple tree, even all the trees of the field, are withered: because joy is withered away from the sons of men.”
Joel 1:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Joel 1:12
"The vine is dried up, and the fig tree languisheth; the pomegranate tree, the palm tree also, and the apple tree, even all the trees of the field, are withered" catalogs comprehensive agricultural devastation. Every fruit tree fails. The final clause is devastating: "because joy is withered away from the sons of men." The Hebrew chabash (withered/dried up) used for trees now describes human joy—when God withdraws blessings, joy disappears. This teaches that true joy depends on God's favor, not circumstances. Fallen humanity seeks joy in creation (food, drink, pleasure) rather than Creator. Wh...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joel 1:12
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“and joy out of the fruitful field; and in the vineyards there will be no singing”
“There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened”
“so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight”
“for the grain is destroyed”
“Israel”
“Is not the meat cut off before our eyes”
“nor fruit be in the vines; the labor of the olive fails”
“more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.”
“and cut down from there a branch with one cluster of grapes”
“desolation and great destruction!”