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Joel 2:22 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Joel 2:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joel chapter 2 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Be not afraid, ye beasts of the field: for the pastures of the wilderness do spring, for the tree beareth her fruit, the fig tree and the vine do yield their strength.”
Joel 2:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Joel 2:22
Be not afraid, ye beasts of the field (Hebrew al-tir'u behemot saday)—continuing the personification, Joel addresses animals. The locust plague devastated pastures, leaving livestock starving (1:18, 20). Now God promises restoration even for animals. The phrase behemot saday (בְּהֵמוֹת שָׂדָי, beasts/cattle of the field) includes domesticated livestock and wild animals—all creation benefits from God's restoration. This reflects Genesis 1 where God created animals and declared creation "very good" (Genesis 1:31). God cares for all His creatures: "The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joel 2:22
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“They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice on every side.”
“who prepares rain for the earth”
“and they will rebuild the ruined cities”
“even our own God”
“because they have no pasture. Yes”
“The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.”
“with which you will sow the ground; and bread of the increase of the ground will be rich and plentiful. In that day”
“and has made her wilderness like Eden”
“and a dry land into water springs.”