Joel 2:12

Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Joel 2:12

BSB

"Yet even now," declares the LORD, "return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning."

AKJV

Therefore also now, said the LORD, turn you even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:

CPDV

Now, therefore, the Lord says: "Be converted to me with your whole heart, in fasting and weeping and mourning."

ERV

Yet even now, saith the LORD, turn ye unto me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:

NHEB

"Yet even now," says the LORD, "turn to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning."

SMT

And also now, says Jehovah, Turn back even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping and with wailing.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Joel 2:12

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Commentary for Joel 2:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Joel 2:12

Summary

God calls nation to genuine repentance

Event

God summons repentance

Estimated Time Period

Pre-exilic (8th-9th century BC)