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Joel 1:18 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Joel 1:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joel chapter 1 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“How do the beasts groan! the herds of cattle are perplexed, because they have no pasture; yea, the flocks of sheep are made desolate.”
Joel 1:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Joel 1:18
How do the beasts groan! the herds of cattle are perplexed (mah ne'enechah behemah nivoku edrei baqar)—Even animals suffer the consequences of human sin. 'Groan' (ne'enechah) and 'perplexed' (nivoku) personify animal distress. Romans 8:19-22 teaches that creation itself groans under sin's curse, awaiting redemption.Because they have no pasture; yea, the flocks of sheep are made desolate (ki ein lahem mir'eh gam-edrei ha-tson ne'shamu)—Locusts consumed all vegetation, leaving nothing for livestock. The Hebrew ne'shamu (made desolate) uses the same root as 1:17's 'garners are laid desolate,' emp...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joel 1:18
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“and the herbs of the whole country wither? for the wickedness of those who dwell therein”
“and everyone who dwells therein will waste away. all living things in her”
“the hind also in the field calves”
“For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.”
“Go through the land”
“the animals of the field pant to you”