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Joel 1:19

Joel 1:20-1964 bbe — The beasts of the field are turning to you with desire: for the water-streams are dry and fire has put an end to the gr…

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"The beasts of the field are turning to you with desire: for the water-streams are dry and fire has put an end to the grass-lands of the waste."

— Joel 1:20-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Joel 1 — Context

17

The grains have become small and dry under the spade; the store-houses are made waste, the grain-stores are broken down; for the grain is dry and dead.

18

What sounds of pain come from the beasts! the herds of cattle are at a loss because there is no grass for them; even the flocks of sheep are no longer to be seen.

19

O Lord, my cry goes up to you: for fire has put an end to the grass-lands of the waste, and all the trees of the field are burned with its flame.

20

The beasts of the field are turning to you with desire: for the water-streams are dry and fire has put an end to the grass-lands of the waste.

Joel 1:20-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joel 1:20-1964 say?
Joel 1:20-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The beasts of the field are turning to you with desire: for the water-streams are dry and fire has put an end to the grass-lands of the waste.”
Where is Joel 1:20-1964 in the Bible?
Joel 1:20-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joel, chapter 1, verses 20–1964.
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 1:20-1964.
What translation should I read Joel 1:20-1964 in?
Joel 1:20-1964 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 1:20-1964?
Joel 1:20-1964 reads (BBE): “The beasts of the field are turning to you with desire: for the water-streams are dry and fire has put an end to the grass-lands of the waste.” 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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