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Joel 2:11 open_in_new
his army
To verse 10 (Joel 2:10) inclusive the invading army is described; at verse 11 (Joel 2:11) Jehovah's army. This "army" is described, (Revelation 19:11-18). The call to repentance is based upon the Lord's promise of deliverance, (Joel 2:12-17). At verses (Joel 2:18-20), we have the deliverance (Joel 2:20); see "Armageddon,"
( See Scofield) - (Revelation 16:14),
and kingdom blessing in verses (Joel 2:21-27). Verses 28-32 (Joel 2:28-32) give the outpouring of the Spirit, and verses 29-32 (Joel 2:29-32), the cosmical signs preceding the day of the Lord.
( See Scofield) - (Revelation 19:11).
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Joel 2:13 open_in_new
repenteth
( See Scofield) - (Zechariah 8:14).
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Joel 2:28 open_in_new
afterward
Compare (Acts 2:17) which gives a specific interpretation of "afterward" (Hebrew, "Acherith", means "latter," "last"). "Afterward" in Joel (Joel 2:28) means "in the last days" (Greek, "eschatos", and has a partial and continuous fulfilment during the "last days" which began with the first advent of Christ (Hebrews 1:2) but the greater fulfilment awaits the "last days" as applied to Israel.
( See Scofield) - (Acts 2:17).
for phrase, "the last days."
( See Scofield) - (Acts 2:17).
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Joel 2:32 open_in_new
remnant
( See Scofield) - (Jeremiah 15:21).