Joel 2:31

The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and the terrible day of the LORD come.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Joel 2:31

BSB
The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD.
AKJV
The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the LORD come.
CPDV
The sun will be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord shall arrive.
ERV
The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the LORD come.
NHEB
The sun will be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and awesome day of the LORD comes.
SMT
The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the great and the terrible day of Jehovah.

Commentary for Joel 2:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Joel 2:31
Summary
Celestial darkness signals arrival of judgment
Event
Celestial bodies darken before judgment
Estimated Time Period
c. 800 BC
Category
Prophecy