Joel 2:4 cpdv — Their appearance is like the appearance of horses, and they will rush forward like horsemen.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Their appearance is like the appearance of horses, and they will rush forward like horsemen. "

— Joel 2:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Joel 2 — Context

1

Blow the trumpet in Zion, wail on my holy mountain, let all the inhabitants of the land be stirred up. For the day of the Lord is on its way; for it is near:

2

a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and whirlwinds. Like the morning reaching over the mountains, they are a numerous and strong people. Nothing like them has existed since the beginning, nor will exist after them, even in the years of generation upon generation.

3

Before their face is a devouring fire, and behind them is a burning flame. The land before them is like a lush garden, and behind them is a desolate desert, and there is no one who can escape them.

4

Their appearance is like the appearance of horses, and they will rush forward like horsemen.

5

Like the sound of a four-horse chariot, they will leap over the tops of the mountains. Like the sound of a burning flame devouring stubble, they are as a strong people prepared for battle.

6

Before their face, the people will be tortured; each one’s appearance will retreat, as if into a jar.

7

They will rush forward, as if they were strong. Like valiant warriors, they will ascend the wall. The men will advance, each one on his own way, and they will not turn aside from their path.

Joel 2:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joel 2:4 say?
Joel 2:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Their appearance is like the appearance of horses, and they will rush forward like horsemen. ”
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 (CPDV): “Their appearance is like the appearance of horses, and they will rush forward like horsemen. ” 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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