Joel 2:8 cpdv — And each one will not hem in his brother; every one will walk in his own rough path. Moreover, they will drop through t…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And each one will not hem in his brother; every one will walk in his own rough path. Moreover, they will drop through the breach and not be harmed. "

— Joel 2:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Joel 2 — Context

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.

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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.

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And each one will not hem in his brother; every one will walk in his own rough path. Moreover, they will drop through the breach and not be harmed.

9

They will advance into the city; they will rush through the wall. They will scale the houses; they will go in through the windows, like a thief.

10

Before their face, the earth has trembled, the heavens have been moved. The sun and moon have been obscured, and the stars have retracted their splendor.

11

And the Lord has bestowed his voice before the face of his army. For its military camps are very numerous; for they are strong and they carry out his word. For the day of the Lord is great and so very terrible, and who can withstand it?

Joel 2:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joel 2:8 say?
Joel 2:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And each one will not hem in his brother; every one will walk in his own rough path. Moreover, they will drop through the breach and not be harmed. ”
Where is Joel 2:8 in the Bible?
Joel 2:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joel, chapter 2, verse 8.
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 2:8.
What translation should I read Joel 2:8 in?
Joel 2:8 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 2:8?
Joel 2:8 reads (CPDV): “And each one will not hem in his brother; every one will walk in his own rough path. Moreover, they will drop through the breach and not be harmed. ” 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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