Joel 2:30 kjv — And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke.

King James Version

"And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke."

— Joel 2:30, King James Version

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Joel 2 — Context

27

And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the Lord your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed.

28

And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:

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And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit.

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And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke.

31

The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and the terrible day of the Lord come.

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And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the Lord hath said, and in the remnant whom the Lord shall call.

Joel 2:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joel 2:30 say?
Joel 2:30 in the King James Version reads: “And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke.”
Where is Joel 2:30 in the Bible?
Joel 2:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joel, chapter 2, verse 30.
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 2:30.
What translation should I read Joel 2:30 in?
Joel 2:30 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 2:30?
Joel 2:30 reads (KJV): “And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke.” 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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