Joel 3:20

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But Judah will be inhabited forever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation.

American Standard Version (1901)

But Judah shall abide 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.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Judea shall be inhabited for ever, and Jerusalem to generation and generation.

Free Bible Version

Judah will be lived in forever, and Jerusalem for all generations.

Geneva Bible 1599

But Iudah shall dwell for euer, and Ierusalem from generation to generation.

King James (Authorized) Version

But Judah shall dwell for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation.

Translation for Translators

but there will always be people living in Jerusalem and in other places in Judea.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But Judah will be inhabited forever, and Jerusalem will be inhabited from generation to generation.

Noah Webster Bible

But Judah shall dwell for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation.

World English Bible

But Judah will be inhabited forever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation.

Young's Literal Translation

And Judah to the age doth dwell, And Jerusalem to generation and generation.

Context

Blessings for God’s People

¹⁹Egypt will become desolate, and Edom a desert wasteland, because of the violence done to the people of Judah, in whose land they shed innocent blood. ²⁰But Judah will be inhabited forever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation. ²¹For I will avenge their blood, which I have not yet avenged. ” For the LORD dwells in Zion.

Summary

In this verse, Joel prophesies about the future restoration and eternal blessing of God's people. The mention of Judah and Jerusalem symbolizes the restoration of God's chosen nation and the establishment of His kingdom on earth. The promise of dwelling in Jerusalem forever signifies the permanence and security of God's presence with His people. Ultimately, this verse points to the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan and the eternal reign of Christ, bringing hope and assurance to believers.