Joel 1:17 nasb — The seeds shrivel under their clods; The storehouses are desolate, The barns are torn down, For the grain is dried up.

NASB

"The seeds shrivel under their clods; The storehouses are desolate, The barns are torn down, For the grain is dried up."

— Joel 1:17, NASB

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Joel 1 — Context

14

Consecrate a fast, Proclaim a solemn assembly; Gather the elders And all the inhabitants of the land To the house of the LORD your God, And cry out to the LORD.

15

Alas for the day! For the day of the LORD is near, And it will come as destruction from the Almighty.

16

Has not food been cut off before our eyes, Gladness and joy from the house of our God?

17

The seeds shrivel under their clods; The storehouses are desolate, The barns are torn down, For the grain is dried up.

18

How the beasts groan! The herds of cattle wander aimlessly Because there is no pasture for them; Even the flocks of sheep suffer.

19

To You, O LORD, I cry; For fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness And the flame has burned up all the trees of the field.

20

Even the beasts of the field pant for You; For the water brooks are dried up And fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness.

Joel 1:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joel 1:17 say?
Joel 1:17 in the NASB reads: “The seeds shrivel under their clods; The storehouses are desolate, The barns are torn down, For the grain is dried up.”
Where is Joel 1:17 in the Bible?
Joel 1:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joel, chapter 1, verse 17.
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 1:17.
What translation should I read Joel 1:17 in?
Joel 1:17 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 1:17?
Joel 1:17 reads (NASB): “The seeds shrivel under their clods; The storehouses are desolate, The barns are torn down, For the grain is dried up.” 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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