Joel 2:21 akjv — Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do great things.

American King James Version

"Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do great things. "

— Joel 2:21, American King James Version

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Joel 2 — Context

18

Then will the LORD be jealous for his land, and pity his people.

19

Yes, the LORD will answer and say to his people, Behold, I will send you corn, and wine, and oil, and you shall be satisfied therewith: and I will no more make you a reproach among the heathen:

20

But I will remove far off from you the northern army, and will drive him into a land barren and desolate, with his face toward the east sea, and his hinder part toward the utmost sea, and his stink shall come up, and his ill smell shall come up, because he has done great things. ¶

21

Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do great things.

22

Be not afraid, you beasts of the field: for the pastures of the wilderness do spring, for the tree bears her fruit, the fig tree and the vine do yield their strength.

23

Be glad then, you children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he has given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month.

24

And the floors shall be full of wheat, and the vats shall overflow with wine and oil.

Joel 2:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joel 2:21 say?
Joel 2:21 in the American King James Version reads: “Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do great things. ”
Where is Joel 2:21 in the Bible?
Joel 2:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joel, chapter 2, verse 21.
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 2:21.
What translation should I read Joel 2:21 in?
Joel 2:21 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 2:21?
Joel 2:21 reads (AKJV): “Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do great things. ” 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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