Joel 2:25 bbe — I will give back to you the years which were food for the locust, the plant-worm, the field-fly, and the worm, my great…

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"I will give back to you the years which were food for the locust, the plant-worm, the field-fly, and the worm, my great army which I sent among you."

— Joel 2:25, Bible in Basic English

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Joel 2 — Context

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Have no fear, you beasts of the field, for the grass-lands of the waste are becoming green, for the trees are producing fruit, the fig-tree and the vine give out their strength.

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Be glad, then, you children of Zion, and have joy in the Lord your God: for he gives you food in full measure, making the rain come down for you, the early and the late rain as at the first.

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And the floors will be full of grain, and the crushing-places overflowing with wine and oil.

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I will give back to you the years which were food for the locust, the plant-worm, the field-fly, and the worm, my great army which I sent among you.

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You will have food in full measure, and give praise to the name of the Lord your God, who has done wonders for you:

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And 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.

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And after that, it will come about, says the Lord, that I will send my spirit on all flesh; and your sons and your daughters will be prophets, your old men will have dreams, your young men will see visions:

Joel 2:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joel 2:25 say?
Joel 2:25 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I will give back to you the years which were food for the locust, the plant-worm, the field-fly, and the worm, my great army which I sent among you.”
Where is Joel 2:25 in the Bible?
Joel 2:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joel, chapter 2, verse 25.
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 2:25.
What translation should I read Joel 2:25 in?
Joel 2:25 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 2:25?
Joel 2:25 reads (BBE): “I will give back to you the years which were food for the locust, the plant-worm, the field-fly, and the worm, my great army which I sent among you.” 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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