Joel 2:4 bbe — Their form is like the form of horses, and they are running like war-horses.

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"Their form is like the form of horses, and they are running like war-horses."

— Joel 2:4, Bible in Basic English

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Joel 2 — Context

1

Let the horn be sounded in Zion, and a war-cry in my holy mountain; let all the people of the land be troubled: for the day of the Lord is coming;

2

For a day of dark and deep shade is near, a day of cloud and black night: like a black cloud a great and strong people is covering the mountains; there has never been any like them and will not be after them again, from generation to generation.

3

Before them fire sends destruction, and after them flame is burning: the land is like the garden of Eden before them, and after them an unpeopled waste; truly, nothing has been kept safe from them.

4

Their form is like the form of horses, and they are running like war-horses.

5

Like the sound of war-carriages they go jumping on the tops of the mountains; like the noise of a flame of fire burning up the grain-stems, like a strong people lined up for the fight.

6

At their coming the people are bent with pain: all faces become red together.

7

They are running like strong men, they go over the wall like men of war; every man goes straight on his way, their lines are not broken.

Joel 2:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joel 2:4 say?
Joel 2:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Their form is like the form of horses, and they are running like war-horses.”
Where is Joel 2:4 in the Bible?
Joel 2:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joel, chapter 2, verse 4.
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 2:4.
What translation should I read Joel 2:4 in?
Joel 2:4 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 2:4?
Joel 2:4 reads (BBE): “Their form is like the form of horses, and they are running like war-horses.” 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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