Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Joel 2:16 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Joel 2:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joel chapter 2 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders, gather the children, and those that suck the breasts: let the bridegroom go forth of his chamber, and the bride out of her closet.”
Joel 2:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Joel 2:16
Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders (Hebrew qibetsu-am qaddeshu qahal qibetsu zeqenim)—this triple summons establishes comprehensive corporate participation. The verb qabats (קָבַץ, "gather") denotes intentional assembly, not casual meeting. Qadash (קָדַשׁ, "sanctify") means to set apart as holy—this gathering isn't social but sacred, requiring spiritual preparation through repentance and purification. Every demographic must participate: the congregation (qahal, the covenant assembly), elders (zeqenim, community leaders), children (olalim, young children), and nur...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joel 2:16
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“Hear me”
“with their little ones”
“unless it is by consent for a season”
“Go to the people, and sanctify them today and tomorrow, and let them wash their garments,,And the LORD said unto Moses, Go unto the people, and sanctify them to day and to morrow, and let them wash their clothes,, וַיֹּאמֶר יְהוָה אֶל־מֹשֶׁה לֵךְ אֶל־הָעָם וְקִדַּשְׁתָּם הַיּוֹם וּמָחָר וְכִבְּסוּ שִׂמְלֹתָם׃ ,And the LORD said unto Moses: Go unto the people”
“and all the inhabitants of the land”
“who come near to Yahweh”
“Peaceably; I am come to sacrifice to Yahweh: sanctify yourselves”
“sanctify the people”
“when the days of their feasting had run their course”
“Be ready by the third day. Don't have sexual relations with a woman.”