Joel 3:11 cpdv — Break out and advance, all nations of the world, and gather together. There the Lord will cause all your strong ones to…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Break out and advance, all nations of the world, and gather together. There the Lord will cause all your strong ones to meet death.” "

— Joel 3:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Joel 3 — Context

8

And I will sell your sons and your daughters into the hands of the sons of Judah, and they will sell them to the Sabeans, a distant nation, for the Lord has spoken.

9

Proclaim this among the Gentiles: “Sanctify a war, raise up the strong. Approach, ascend, all men of war.

10

Cut your ploughs into swords and your hoes into spears. Let the weak say, ‘For I am strong.’

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Break out and advance, all nations of the world, and gather together. There the Lord will cause all your strong ones to meet death.”

12

Let them arise and ascend to the valley of Jehoshaphat. For there I will sit, so as to judge all the nations of the world.

13

Send forth the sickles, because the harvest has matured. Advance and descend, for the press is full, the pressing room is overflowing. For their malice has been increasing.

14

Nations, nations in the valley of being cut to pieces: for the day of the Lord fittingly takes place in the valley of being cut to pieces.

Joel 3:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joel 3:11 say?
Joel 3:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Break out and advance, all nations of the world, and gather together. There the Lord will cause all your strong ones to meet death.” ”
Where is Joel 3:11 in the Bible?
Joel 3:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joel, chapter 3, verse 11.
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 3:11.
What translation should I read Joel 3:11 in?
Joel 3:11 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 3:11?
Joel 3:11 reads (CPDV): “Break out and advance, all nations of the world, and gather together. There the Lord will cause all your strong ones to meet death.” ” 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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