Joel 2:27
What does Joel 2:27 mean?
A plain-English look at Joel 2:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Joel 2:27 means
This verse declares that through these acts of restoration, the people will definitively know God’s presence "in the midst of Israel," recognizing Him as Jehovah their God, the one true God. The reiteration that there is no other God underscores His singular sovereignty and faithfulness. The promise that His people will "never be put to shame" again reinforces their security and vindication, solidifying their restored relationship with the Lord and their distinct identity as His chosen people, whose hope is solely in Him.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am Jehovah your God, and there is none else; and my people shall never be put to shame.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the Lord your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am Jehovah your God, and there is none else; and my people shall never be put to shame.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And you will be certain that I am in Israel, and that I am the Lord your God, and there is no other: and my people will never be shamed.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And ye have known that in the midst of Israel <FI>am<Fi> I, And I <FI>am<Fi> Jehovah your God, and there is none else, And not ashamed are My people to the age.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And you shall know that I am in the midst of Israel: and I am the Lord your God, and there is none besides: and my people shall not be confounded forever.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I, Jehovah, [am] yourGod, and there is none else: and my people shall never be ashamed.
Context
Building on the theme of satisfaction and praise in verse 26, this verse articulates the profound spiritual outcome of God's restoration: a deepened knowledge of His presence and exclusive identity as their God. This assurance of never being put to shame effectively concludes the immediate promises of physical and national restoration, transitioning to the even greater, future outpouring of the Spirit.
v.26And ye shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and shall praise the name of Jehovah your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you; and my people shall never be put to shame.
v.27This passage
v.28And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 68:18
Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led away captives; Thou hast received gifts among men, Yea, among the rebellious also, that Jehovah God might dwell with them.
- Joel 2:26
And ye shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and shall praise the name of Jehovah your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you; and my people shall never be put to shame.
- Zephaniah 3:17
Jehovah thy God is in the midst of thee, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love; he will joy over thee with singing.
- Revelation 21:3
And I heard a great voice out of the throne saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he shall dwell with them, and they shall be his peoples, and God himself shall be with them, and betheir God:
- Deuteronomy 23:14
for Jehovah thy God walketh in the midst of thy camp, to deliver thee, and to give up thine enemies before thee; therefore shall thy camp be holy, that he may not see an unclean thing in thee, and turn away from thee.
- Joel 3:17
So shall ye know that I am Jehovah your God, dwelling in Zion my holy mountain: then shall Jerusalem be holy, and there shall no strangers pass through her any more.
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