Joel 3:15 asv — The sun and the moon are darkened, and the stars withdraw their shining.

American Standard Version

"The sun and the moon are darkened, and the stars withdraw their shining. "

— Joel 3:15, American Standard Version

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Joel 3 — Context

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Let the nations bestir themselves, and come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat; for there will I sit to judge all the nations round about.

13

Put ye in the sickle; for the harvest is ripe: come, tread ye; for the winepress is full, the vats overflow; for their wickedness is great.

14

Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! for the day of Jehovah is near in the valley of decision.

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The sun and the moon are darkened, and the stars withdraw their shining.

16

And Jehovah will roar from Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but Jehovah will be a refuge unto his people, and a stronghold to the children of Israel.

17

So shall ye know that I am Jehovah your God, dwelling in Zion my holy mountain: then shall Jerusalem be holy, and there shall no strangers pass through her any more.

18

And it shall come to pass in that day, that the mountains shall drop down sweet wine, and the hills shall flow with milk, and all the brooks of Judah shall flow with waters; and a fountain shall come forth from the house of Jehovah, and shall water the valley of Shittim.

Joel 3:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joel 3:15 say?
Joel 3:15 in the American Standard Version reads: “The sun and the moon are darkened, and the stars withdraw their shining. ”
Where is Joel 3:15 in the Bible?
Joel 3:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joel, chapter 3, verse 15.
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 3:15.
What translation should I read Joel 3:15 in?
Joel 3:15 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 3:15?
Joel 3:15 reads (ASV): “The sun and the moon are darkened, and the stars withdraw their shining. ” 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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