Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Joel 2:2 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Joel 2:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joel chapter 2 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick darkness, as the morning spread upon the mountains: a great people and a strong; there hath not been ever the like, neither shall be any more after it, even to the years of many generations. of many: Heb. of generation and generation”
Joel 2:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Joel 2:2
"A day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick darkness" uses Hebrew choshek (darkness), 'aphelah (gloominess), 'anan (cloud), and 'araphel (thick darkness/gloom)—four synonyms intensifying imagery. This echoes the ninth plague on Egypt (Exodus 10:21-23) and Sinai's theophany (Exodus 20:21, Deuteronomy 4:11), both manifestations of God's terrifying holiness. The phrase "as the morning spread upon the mountains" shifts metaphor—judgment comes with dawn's inevitability. You can't stop sunrise; you can't prevent God's appointed day. "A great people and a strong; there hath not...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joel 2:2
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“strong”
“and hurries greatly”
“and the stars withdraw their shining.”
“like the noise of a flame of fire that devours the stubble”
“the great locust”
“and see distress”
“multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of Yahweh is near”
“darkness and distress. The light is darkened in its clouds.”