Joel 1:16 akjv — Is not the meat cut off before our eyes, yes, joy and gladness from the house of our God?

American King James Version

"Is not the meat cut off before our eyes, yes, joy and gladness from the house of our God? "

— Joel 1:16, American King James Version

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Joel 1 — Context

13

Gird yourselves, and lament, you priests: howl, you ministers of the altar: come, lie all night in sackcloth, you ministers of my God: for the meat offering and the drink offering is withheld from the house of your God. ¶

14

Sanctify you a fast, call a solemn assembly, gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land into the house of the LORD your God, and cry to the LORD,

15

Alas for the day! for the day of the LORD is at hand, and as a destruction from the Almighty shall it come.

16

Is not the meat cut off before our eyes, yes, joy and gladness from the house of our God?

17

The seed is rotten under their clods, the garners are laid desolate, the barns are broken down; for the corn is withered.

18

How do the beasts groan! the herds of cattle are perplexed, because they have no pasture; yes, the flocks of sheep are made desolate.

19

O LORD, to you will I cry: for the fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness, and the flame has burned all the trees of the field.

Joel 1:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joel 1:16 say?
Joel 1:16 in the American King James Version reads: “Is not the meat cut off before our eyes, yes, joy and gladness from the house of our God? ”
Where is Joel 1:16 in the Bible?
Joel 1:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joel, chapter 1, verse 16.
Who wrote Joel?
Joel is traditionally attributed to Joel son of Pethuel. It was written c. 835–796 BC (date uncertain).
What is the book of Joel about?
Joel uses a present catastrophe — a locust plague — to point to a greater "day of the LORD" still to come, both terrible and hopeful. The book promises that God will pour out his Spirit on all flesh, a prophecy Peter quotes at Pentecost.
What are the major themes of Joel?
Joel explores themes including Day of the LORD, Repentance, Outpouring of the Spirit, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joel 1:16.
What translation should I read Joel 1:16 in?
Joel 1:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joel 1:16?
Joel 1:16 reads (AKJV): “Is not the meat cut off before our eyes, yes, joy and gladness from the house of our God? ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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