Joel 3:15 nasb — The sun and moon grow dark And the stars lose their brightness.

NASB

"The sun and moon grow dark And the stars lose their brightness."

— Joel 3:15, NASB

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Joel 3 — Context

12

Let the nations be aroused And come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat, For there I will sit to judge All the surrounding nations.

13

Put in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe. Come, tread, for the wine press is full; The vats overflow, for their wickedness is great.

14

Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision.

15

The sun and moon grow dark And the stars lose their brightness.

16

The LORD roars from Zion And utters His voice from Jerusalem, And the heavens and the earth tremble. But the LORD is a refuge for His people And a stronghold to the sons of Israel.

17

Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, Dwelling in Zion, My holy mountain. So Jerusalem will be holy, And strangers will pass through it no more.

18

And in that day The mountains will drip with sweet wine, And the hills will flow with milk, And all the brooks of Judah will flow with water; And a spring will go out from the house of the LORD To 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 NASB reads: “The sun and moon grow dark And the stars lose their brightness.”
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 (NASB): “The sun and moon grow dark And the stars lose their brightness.” 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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