21 Do not be afraid, land of Judah; be glad and rejoice. Surely the Lord has done great things!
21 Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the Lord will do great things.
21 "Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice, for the Lord has done great things!
21 Fear not, earth! Be glad and celebrate! God has done great things.
21 Fear not, O land; Be glad and rejoice, For the Lord has done marvelous things!
21 Don't be afraid, OÂ land. Be glad now and rejoice, for the Lord has done great things.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Joel 2:21
Commentary on Joel 2:15-27
(Read Joel 2:15-27)
The priests and rulers are to appoint a solemn fast. The sinner's supplication is, Spare us, good Lord. God is ready to succour his people; and he waits to be gracious. They prayed that God would spare them, and he answered them. His promises are real answers to the prayers of faith; with him saying and doing are not two things. Some understand these promises figuratively, as pointing to gospel grace, and as fulfilled in the abundant comforts treasured up for believers in the covenant of grace.