Joel 1:15
Verse
Context
A Call to Repentance
14Consecrate a fast; proclaim a solemn assembly! Gather the elders and all the residents of the land to the house of the LORD your God, and cry out to the LORD. 15Alas for the day! For the Day of the LORD is near, and it will come as destruction from the Almighty. 16Has not the food been cut off before our very eyes— joy and gladness from the house of our God?
Sermons
Aaron Dunlop
William MacDonald
David WilkersonDavid WilkersonSummary
Commentary
- Keil-Delitzsch
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
"Alas for the day! for the day of Jehovah is near, and it comes like violence from the Almighty." This verse does not contain words which the priests are to speak, so that we should have to supply לאמר, like the Syriac and others, but words of the prophet himself, with which he justifies the appeal in Joe 1:13 and Joe 1:14. ליּום is the time of the judgment, which has fallen upon the land and people through the devastation by the locusts. This "day" is the beginning of the approaching day of Jehovah, which will come like a devastation from the Almighty. Yōm Yehōvâh is the great day of judgment upon all ungodly powers, when God, as the almighty ruler of the world, brings down and destroys everything that has exalted itself against Him; thus making the history of the world, through His rule over all creatures in heaven and earth, into a continuous judgment, which will conclude at the end of this course of the world with a great and universal act of judgment, through which everything that has been brought to eternity by the stream of time unjudged and unadjusted, will be judged and adjusted once for all, to bring to an end the whole development of the world in accordance with its divine appointment, and perfect the kingdom of God by the annihilation of all its foes. (Compare the magnificent description of this day of the Lord in Isa 2:12-21.) And accordingly this particular judgment - through which Jehovah on the one hand chastises His people for their sins, and on the other hand destroys the enemies of His kingdom - forms one element of the day of Jehovah; and each of these separate judgment is a coming of that day, and a sign of His drawing near. This day Joel saw in the judgment that came upon Judah in his time, keshōd misshaddai, lit., like a devastation from the Almighty, - a play upon the words (since shōd and shaddai both come from shâdad), which Rckert renders, though somewhat too freely, by wie ein Graussen vom grossen Gott. כ is the so-called כ veritatis, expressing a comparison between the individual and its genus or its idea. On the relation between this verse and Isa 13:6, see the Introduction.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
day of the Lord-- (Joe 2:1, Joe 2:11); that is, the day of His anger (Isa 13:9; Oba 1:15; Zep 1:7, Zep 1:15). It will be a foretaste of the coming day of the Lord as Judge of all men, whence it receives the same name. Here the transition begins from the plague of locusts to the worse calamities (Joe 2:1-11) from invading armies about to come on Judea, of which the locusts were the prelude.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Alas for the day! for the day of the Lord is at hand,.... A time of severer and heavier judgments than these of the locusts, caterpillars, &c. which were a presage and emblem of greater ones, even of the total destruction of their city, temple, and nation, either by the Chaldeans, or by the Romans, or both: and as a destruction from the Almighty shall it come; unawares, suddenly, and irresistibly: there is in the Hebrew text an elegant play on words, which may be rendered, as "wasting from the waster", or "destruction from the destroyer, shall it come" (x); even from the almighty God, who is able to save and destroy, and none can deliver out of his hands; see Isa 13:6; the word signifies one powerful and victorious, as Aben Ezra observes; and so it does in the Arabic language. (x) "uti vastitas a Deo vastatore", Drusius.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
1:15 The locust plague was not simply a natural event, but a sign that the day of the Lord was near. Beginning with Amos in the 700s BC (Amos 5:18), the prophets had spoken of a future time when God would intervene in human history to judge the wicked and vindicate the righteous. • destruction . . . from the Almighty: The Hebrew text highlights the similar sounds of the word destruction (shod) and the title the Almighty (shadday).
Joel 1:15
A Call to Repentance
14Consecrate a fast; proclaim a solemn assembly! Gather the elders and all the residents of the land to the house of the LORD your God, and cry out to the LORD. 15Alas for the day! For the Day of the LORD is near, and it will come as destruction from the Almighty. 16Has not the food been cut off before our very eyes— joy and gladness from the house of our God?
- Scripture
- Sermons
- Commentary
The Decree of Judgment
By Aaron Dunlop1.7K33:04JudgmentGEN 19:24ISA 3:6JOL 1:15MAT 5:38ROM 12:21ROM 13:3In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the concept of judgment and the decree of judgment as prescribed by the Lord. The sermon explores the idea that what we sow, we will reap, and uses the example of Edom suffering the consequences of their actions towards Judah. The preacher also discusses the three types of suffering in the world: calamity, which is the result of the fall but not guilt; judgment prepared for the ungodly; and judgment precipitated by the ungodly. The sermon emphasizes that while judgment is sanctioned by God, it is not compulsory and can be carried out in different ways, including monetary compensation.
Bristol Conference 1962 - Part 4
By William MacDonald1.6K31:38ConferenceJOL 1:15JOL 2:1JOL 2:11JOL 2:27JOL 2:31JOL 3:14MAT 3:4In this sermon, the preacher discusses the book of Joel in the Bible and its relevance to our lives. The first section of the book describes a locust plague, emphasizing that everything in life has a deeper meaning. The severity of the plague is highlighted, showing the devastating impact it had on the people. The preacher encourages the audience to seek God's message in difficult circumstances and reminds them that God was speaking to Judah through the locust plague.
The Primary and Secondary Causes of a National Crisis
By Mike Bickle2259:51National CrisisGod's JudgmentISA 24:5ISA 63:10JER 23:17EZK 13:10JOL 1:15AMO 3:7MAT 20:28LUK 12:49ROM 8:21REV 19:19Mike Bickle discusses the primary and secondary causes of national crises, emphasizing that in the generation of the Lord's return, every nation will face significant crises alongside a spirit of revival. He highlights the importance of understanding God's role in judgment, asserting that while crises may stem from various sources, God's zeal for relationship with His people is the primary cause. Bickle warns against the tendency to attribute crises solely to natural disasters or human actions, urging believers to seek God's favor through repentance and alignment with His will. He stresses that the church must not shy away from discussing God's judgments, as they are expressions of His love and desire for restoration. Ultimately, Bickle calls for a collective response from God's people to turn back to Him in humility and faith.
Prayer in Troubled Times
By David Wilkerson0RepentancePrayerJOL 1:15JOL 2:12David Wilkerson emphasizes the power of prayer during troubled times, urging the church not to remain passive but to take decisive spiritual action against the adversary. He draws parallels to the prophet Joel's warnings of impending darkness and God's call for repentance, highlighting that even in dire circumstances, God invites His people to return to Him with sincerity and fervor. Wilkerson reassures that God is gracious and merciful, ready to respond to the heartfelt prayers of His people, even when the world seems lost in fear and despair.
The Devil's Lies About Hope
By David Wilkerson0HopePrayerISA 41:10JOL 1:15JOL 2:12David Wilkerson emphasizes that in perilous times, God's people are called to take action rather than succumb to despair. He draws on the prophet Joel's message, urging believers to turn to God with all their hearts, seeking His mercy and grace amidst darkness. Wilkerson reassures the church that despite the devil's lies about hopelessness, there is always hope and a call to prayer. He encourages Christians to reject worldly distractions and instead focus on spiritual warfare and intercession. The message is clear: even in the darkest times, God invites His people to return to Him and seek His mercy.
- Keil-Delitzsch
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
"Alas for the day! for the day of Jehovah is near, and it comes like violence from the Almighty." This verse does not contain words which the priests are to speak, so that we should have to supply לאמר, like the Syriac and others, but words of the prophet himself, with which he justifies the appeal in Joe 1:13 and Joe 1:14. ליּום is the time of the judgment, which has fallen upon the land and people through the devastation by the locusts. This "day" is the beginning of the approaching day of Jehovah, which will come like a devastation from the Almighty. Yōm Yehōvâh is the great day of judgment upon all ungodly powers, when God, as the almighty ruler of the world, brings down and destroys everything that has exalted itself against Him; thus making the history of the world, through His rule over all creatures in heaven and earth, into a continuous judgment, which will conclude at the end of this course of the world with a great and universal act of judgment, through which everything that has been brought to eternity by the stream of time unjudged and unadjusted, will be judged and adjusted once for all, to bring to an end the whole development of the world in accordance with its divine appointment, and perfect the kingdom of God by the annihilation of all its foes. (Compare the magnificent description of this day of the Lord in Isa 2:12-21.) And accordingly this particular judgment - through which Jehovah on the one hand chastises His people for their sins, and on the other hand destroys the enemies of His kingdom - forms one element of the day of Jehovah; and each of these separate judgment is a coming of that day, and a sign of His drawing near. This day Joel saw in the judgment that came upon Judah in his time, keshōd misshaddai, lit., like a devastation from the Almighty, - a play upon the words (since shōd and shaddai both come from shâdad), which Rckert renders, though somewhat too freely, by wie ein Graussen vom grossen Gott. כ is the so-called כ veritatis, expressing a comparison between the individual and its genus or its idea. On the relation between this verse and Isa 13:6, see the Introduction.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
day of the Lord-- (Joe 2:1, Joe 2:11); that is, the day of His anger (Isa 13:9; Oba 1:15; Zep 1:7, Zep 1:15). It will be a foretaste of the coming day of the Lord as Judge of all men, whence it receives the same name. Here the transition begins from the plague of locusts to the worse calamities (Joe 2:1-11) from invading armies about to come on Judea, of which the locusts were the prelude.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Alas for the day! for the day of the Lord is at hand,.... A time of severer and heavier judgments than these of the locusts, caterpillars, &c. which were a presage and emblem of greater ones, even of the total destruction of their city, temple, and nation, either by the Chaldeans, or by the Romans, or both: and as a destruction from the Almighty shall it come; unawares, suddenly, and irresistibly: there is in the Hebrew text an elegant play on words, which may be rendered, as "wasting from the waster", or "destruction from the destroyer, shall it come" (x); even from the almighty God, who is able to save and destroy, and none can deliver out of his hands; see Isa 13:6; the word signifies one powerful and victorious, as Aben Ezra observes; and so it does in the Arabic language. (x) "uti vastitas a Deo vastatore", Drusius.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
1:15 The locust plague was not simply a natural event, but a sign that the day of the Lord was near. Beginning with Amos in the 700s BC (Amos 5:18), the prophets had spoken of a future time when God would intervene in human history to judge the wicked and vindicate the righteous. • destruction . . . from the Almighty: The Hebrew text highlights the similar sounds of the word destruction (shod) and the title the Almighty (shadday).