Joel 3:20 bbe — But Judah will be peopled for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation.

Bible in Basic English

"But Judah will be peopled for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation."

— Joel 3:20, Bible in Basic English

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Joel 3 — Context

17

And you will be certain that I am the Lord your God, living in Zion, my holy mountain: and Jerusalem will be holy, and no strange person will ever again go through her.

18

And it will come about in that day that the mountains will be dropping sweet wine, and the hills will be flowing with milk, and all the streams of Judah will be flowing with water; and a fountain will come out from the house of the Lord, watering the valley of acacia-trees.

19

Egypt will be a waste and Edom a land of destruction, because of the evil done to the children of Judah, because they have let blood be drained out in their land without cause.

20

But Judah will be peopled for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation.

21

And I will send punishment for their blood, for which punishment has not been sent, for the Lord is living in Zion.

Joel 3:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joel 3:20 say?
Joel 3:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But Judah will be peopled for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation.”
Where is Joel 3:20 in the Bible?
Joel 3:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joel, chapter 3, verse 20.
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 3:20.
What translation should I read Joel 3:20 in?
Joel 3:20 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 3:20?
Joel 3:20 reads (BBE): “But Judah will be peopled for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation.” 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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