Joel 3:16

Joel 3:16 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

The LORD will roar from Zion and raise His voice from Jerusalem; heaven and earth will tremble. But the LORD will be a refuge for His people, a stronghold for the people of Israel.

King James Version KJV

The LORD also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but the LORD will be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel.

American Standard Version ASV

And Jehovah will roar from Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but Jehovah will be a refuge unto his people, and a stronghold to the children of Israel.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And the Lord will be thundering from Zion, and his voice will be sounding from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth will be shaking: but the Lord will be a breastplate for his people and a strong place for the children of Israel.

Free Bible Version FBV

The Lord will roar from Zion, shouting in a loud voice from Jerusalem, shaking the heavens and the earth. But the Lord will shelter his people, protecting the people of Israel.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

The Lord also shall roare out of Zion, and vtter his voyce from Ierusalem, and the heauens and the earth shall shake, but the Lord wil be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And Jehovah from Zion doth roar, And from Jerusalem giveth forth His voice, And shaken have the heavens and earth, And Jehovah [is] a refuge to his people, And a stronghold to sons of Israel.

World English Bible WEB

The LORD will roar from Zion, and thunder from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth will shake; but the LORD will be a refuge to his people, and a stronghold to the children of Israel.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

The LORD also will roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake; but the LORD will be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And the Lord shall roar out of Sion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem: and the heavens and the earth shall be moved, and the Lord shall be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel.

Translation for Translators T4T

From Zion Hill in Jerusalem Yahweh will shout, and his voice will be like thunder, and his voice will cause the sky and the earth to shake. But Yahweh will protect [MET] his people; he will be like [MET] a strong wall behind which the people of Israel will be protected.

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Study Notes — Joel 3:16

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Context
Cross References
Joel 3:16 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Joel 3:16
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joel 3:16
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joel 3:16
Trapp's Commentary on Joel 3:16
Ellicott's Commentary on Joel 3:16
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joel 3:16
Cambridge Bible on Joel 3:16
Barnes' Notes on Joel 3:16
Whedon's Commentary on Joel 3:16
Sermons on Joel 3:16

Context — The LORD Judges the Nations

14Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the Day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision. 15The sun and moon will grow dark, and the stars will no longer shine.

16The LORD will roar from Zion and raise His voice from Jerusalem; heaven and earth will tremble. But the LORD will be a refuge for His people, a stronghold for the people of Israel.

17Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who dwells in Zion, My holy mountain. Jerusalem will be holy, never again to be overrun by foreigners. 18And in that day the mountains will drip with sweet wine, and the hills will flow with milk. All the streams of Judah will run with water, and a spring will flow from the house of the LORD to water the Valley of Acacias.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Amos 1:2	He said: “The LORD roars from Zion and raises His voice from Jerusalem; the pastures of the shepherds mourn, and the summit of Carmel withers.”
2	Joel 2:10–11	Before them the earth quakes; the heavens tremble. The sun and moon grow dark, and the stars lose their brightness. The LORD raises His voice in the presence of His army. Indeed, His camp is very large, for mighty are those who obey His command. For the Day of the LORD is great and very dreadful. Who can endure it?
3	Haggai 2:6	For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Once more, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land.
4	Isaiah 42:13	The LORD goes forth like a mighty one; He stirs up His zeal like a warrior. He shouts; yes, He roars in triumph over His enemies:
5	Jeremiah 25:30–31	So you are to prophesy all these words against them and say to them: ‘The LORD will roar from on high; He will raise His voice from His holy habitation. He will roar loudly over His pasture; like those who tread the grapes, He will call out with a shout against all the inhabitants of the earth. The tumult will resound to the ends of the earth because the LORD brings a charge against the nations. He brings judgment on all mankind and puts the wicked to the sword,’” declares the LORD.
6	Proverbs 18:10	The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
7	Jeremiah 16:19	O LORD, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in the day of distress, the nations will come to You from the ends of the earth, and they will say, “Our fathers inherited nothing but lies, worthless idols of no benefit at all.
8	Isaiah 51:16	I have put My words in your mouth, and covered you with the shadow of My hand, to establish the heavens, to found the earth, and to say to Zion, ‘You are My people.’”
9	Psalms 61:3	For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.
10	Ezekiel 38:19	In My zeal and fiery rage I proclaim that on that day there will be a great earthquake in the land of Israel.

Joel 3:16 Summary

[The Lord will show His great power by roaring from Zion, which means He will speak with authority and might, causing everything to tremble. But even though this might seem scary, the Lord promises to be a safe place for His people, protecting them from harm, just like a strong and secure fortress (Psalm 46:1). This means we can trust Him to keep us safe, even when things seem overwhelming or frightening. We can find comfort in knowing that the Lord loves us and wants to be our refuge, as seen in Deuteronomy 33:27, where it says 'The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms']

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for the Lord to 'roar from Zion' in Joel 3:16?

This phrase symbolizes God's powerful and authoritative voice, similar to the way He spoke from Mount Sinai in Exodus 19:16, demonstrating His presence and mighty power.

Will the Lord's people be afraid when He roars from Zion?

Although the Lord's roar will cause heaven and earth to tremble, He will be a refuge for His people, providing them with protection and safety, as seen in Psalm 91:4, where it says 'He will cover you with His pinions, and under His wings you may take refuge'

What is the significance of the Lord being a 'stronghold for the people of Israel'?

As a stronghold, the Lord will provide a secure and fortified place for His people, much like the city of Jerusalem was a stronghold for the Israelites in 2 Samuel 5:7, offering them protection from their enemies and a place of safety in times of trouble.

How does this verse relate to God's promise to His people?

This verse is a reminder of God's promise to be with and protect His people, as stated in Jeremiah 31:3, 'I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have continued to extend faithful love to you'

Reflection Questions

What does it mean for me to take refuge in the Lord, and how can I apply this to my life?
How can I balance the fear of the Lord's power with the comfort of His protection and love?
In what ways can I trust the Lord to be my stronghold in times of trouble or uncertainty?
What are some ways I can remind myself of God's promises and presence in my life, especially during difficult times?

Gill's Exposition on Joel 3:16

The Lord also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem,.... Christ, the Lamb, shall now appear as the Lion of the tribe of Judah, and utter his voice in his providence and judgments

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joel 3:16

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joel 3:16

The Lord; who, , is the Lord in the midst of Israel or in the midst of his church. Shall roar; when he brings forth his mighty ones the men of war, and commands them to march out against his and his church’ s enemies, he will strike the enemy with astonishment and fear, as the roaring of the lion doth astonish the weaker beasts of the forest. Fear shall surprise them when God shall speak against them. Out of Zion; the place where God chooseth to dwell, emblem of his church, and of the kingdom of Christ. And utter his voice, in wrath and indignation against those he will destroy, because they have destroyed his church. From Jerusalem; typical, so God roared and uttered his voice against Sennacherib; mystical, so he hath often already, and still will further discover his displeasure against his enemies, and he will, as one who dwells in a place for the defence of it, rebuke and check those who assault it: so God dwells in his Jerusalem, as it is . The heavens; metaphorically the states and kingdoms, the great ones in those states. The earth; the common sort of people, the inferior ranks of men; the foundations of those kingdoms shall be shaken and overthrown. Shall shake, and fly as affrighted, so the word signifieth. But the Lord; but at that time, and in the midst of all those commotions, the eternal and almighty God, who fills the enemy with fears and astonishment, will be the hope; shall be the object of his people’ s expectation, they shall look for good from him by all these troubles: and so God was to his after their return out of captivity, through the Medo-Persian reign, through the Grecian rule under Alexander, and under the times of Alexander’ s successors. Of his people; of them that believe his word and obey his law. And the strength, strong defence and fortress, to his, here called the children of Israel, those that are Israelites indeed.

Trapp's Commentary on Joel 3:16

Joe 3:16 The LORD also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but the LORD [will be] the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel.Ver. 16. The Lord also shall roar out of Zion] Out of his Church he shall terrify his enemies, as the lion doth the rest of the creatures by his dreadful roar; so that they are amazed thereat, and have no power to stir from the place. Lyra interpreteth it of that terrible Discedite, Go, ye cursed, that shall be uttered by Christ at the last day; a sentence that breatheth out nothing better than fire and brimstone, stings and sorrows, woe, and, alas! torments without end and past imagination. And the heavens and the earth shall shake] The heavens with thunder, the earth with earthquake, to the terror of the wicked, but comfort of the godly, Haggai 2:6. For the Lord will be the hope (or, harbour) of his people] They shall have a good bush on their backs in the greatest tempest; they shall not be afraid, "though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be cast into the midst of the sea," Psalms 46:2. “ Si fractus illabatur orbis, Impavidos ferient ruinae ” ( Horat.). O the force of a lively faith, and the privy armour of proof that believers have about their hearts! O the dignity and safety of God’ s people in the worst of times! Habakkuk 3:18-19. "Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the Lord, the shield of thy help, the sword of thine excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shall tread upon their high places," Deuteronomy 33:29.

Ellicott's Commentary on Joel 3:16

(16) The Lord also shall roar . . .—This is the key-note of the prophecy of Amos, who opens his appeal with these words. The majestic roar of the lion is transferred to express victorious utterance of the Lord’s judgment: it is irresistible. As St. Paul wrote, “The Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God” (1 Thessalonians 2:16). The temporal success of the Jews in their future conflict with their enemies is blended with the final triumph of the Lord in the judgment day.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joel 3:16

Verse 16. The Lord also shall roar out of Zion] His temple and worship shall be re-established there, and he will thence denounce his judgments against the nations. "The heavens and the earth shall shake." There shall be great commotions in powerful empires and their dependencies; but in all these things his own people shall be unmoved, for God shall be their hope and strength.

Cambridge Bible on Joel 3:16

16. Jehovah draws near in a mighty storm; heaven and earth quake before Him: but His judgement lights only upon His foes; to His own people He proves Himself a stronghold and defence. And Jehovah shall roar from Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem] Borrowed verbatim from Amos 1:2, where see the note. The figures of the lion’s roar, and of the noise of thunder, are combined. The details of the judgement are not described; but it must no doubt be imagined that in the storm, and the earthquake accompanying it (see the next words), the nations are struck down and destroyed (comp. for the figure Isaiah 28:2; Isaiah 29:6-8; Isaiah 30:30-31). The fact that Jehovah puts forth His power from Zion, His earthly abode, and the sacred capital of the theocracy, is naturally a favourable omen for His faithful people. and the heavens and the earth shall quake] Cf. Joe 2:10. but Jehovah will be a refuge unto his people, and a strong hold to the children of Israel] The terms used so often of Jehovah in the Psalms: see e.g. Psalms 14:6; Psalms 46:1; Psalms 27:1; Psalms 31:4; Psalms 43:2.

Barnes' Notes on Joel 3:16

The Lord shall roar out of Zion - As in the destruction of Sennacherib, when he was now close upon his prey, and “shook his hand against the mount of the daughter of Zion, the hill of Jerusalem, the

Whedon's Commentary on Joel 3:16

9-16. After this condemnation of the bitterest enemies of the chosen people the prophet returns to the announcement broken off in Joe 3:3.

Sermons on Joel 3:16

	Sermon	Description
	An Alarm to the Unconverted 3 of 5 by Joseph Alleine	The sermon transcript emphasizes the importance of reading and understanding the word of God. It warns about the consequences of living in a state of sin and being unprepared for j
	Haggai 2:6 by Chuck Smith	Chuck Smith emphasizes the prophetic significance of Haggai 2:6, warning of a coming universal earthquake that symbolizes God's judgment on nations for their sins and rejection of
	God Will Resore All Your Wasted Years by David Wilkerson	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of two verses from the book of Joel in the Bible. These verses describe the destructive power of worms and insects that devou
	Seek Me (Compilation) by Compilations	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency for believers to seek God wholeheartedly. He questions why people are distracted by worldly entertainment instead of focusing on
	Ger-15 Israel and the Nations by Art Katz	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of showing hospitality and kindness to the Jewish people. He shares a personal story of a Jewish man who complained about the h
	Prophecy Spiritually Understood - Pt 6 "No Third Temple" by Charles Alexander	The preacher delves into Ezekiel's vision of the new temple, emphasizing that the promise of another temple after the destruction of Jerusalem's temple was not fulfilled in Ezra's
	Concerning the Time of the Messiah's Coming. by John Gill	John Gill discusses the prophecies regarding the timing of the Messiah's coming, emphasizing that God had predetermined a specific time for this event, referred to as the 'fullness