Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Joel 1:6 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Joel 1:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joel chapter 1 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For a nation is come up upon my land, strong, and without number, whose teeth are the teeth of a lion, and he hath the cheek teeth of a great lion.”
Joel 1:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Joel 1:6
"For a nation is come up upon my land" describes the locust invasion using military terminology. The Hebrew goy (nation) typically refers to foreign peoples but here describes an insect army God sovereignly commands. This metaphor establishes that God controls nature to accomplish His purposes—natural disasters function as instruments of divine judgment. "Strong, and without number" emphasizes overwhelming force. The phrase "whose teeth are the teeth of a lion" uses vivid imagery communicating destructive power. Lions epitomized strength and terror. This language prepares readers for Joel's la...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joel 1:6
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“the great locust”
“and their jaws like knives”
“a day of clouds and thick darkness. As the dawn spreading on the mountains”
“and their faces were like people's faces.”
“Immanuel.”
“and they will eat unclean food in Assyria.”
“for the wickedness of those who dwell in it.”
“yet they provide their food in the summer.”
“on all the houses of joy in the joyous city.”