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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/joel/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then the LORD was jealous for his land and took pity on his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joel/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then the LORD will pity his people and jealously guard the honor of his land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joel/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the LORD became jealous for his land and had pity on his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joel/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the LORD became jealous for His land, and He spared His people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joel/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then will the LORD be jealous for his land, and pity his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joel/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the LORD will be zealous for His land, And pity His people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joel/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the LORD will be zealous for His land, And will have compassion for His people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joel/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the LORD will be zealous for His land And will have pity on His people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joel/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the LORD will be zealous for His land, And will have pity on His people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joel/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Yahweh will be zealous for His land And will spare His people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joel/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the LORD will be jealous for His land [ready to defend it since it is rightfully and uniquely His] And will have compassion on His people [and will spare them].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joel/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the LORD became jealous for his land and spared his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joel/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the LORD became jealous for His land and spared His people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joel/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then was Jehovah jealous for his land, and had pity on his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/joel/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD was deeply concerned about his land and had pity on his people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joel/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then was the LORD jealous for his land, and had pity on his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joel/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then the LORD became concerned about his land, and he had pity on his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joel/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then the LORD showed concern for his land; he had mercy on his people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joel/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the LORD will show great concern for his land, and will have compassion on his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joel/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the LORD became jealous for His land, and He spared His people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joel/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then the LORD became zealous for his land; he had compassion on his people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joel/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then the LORD was jealous for his land, And had pity on his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joel/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then will the LORD be jealous for his land, and pity his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joel/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then Yahweh was jealous for his land, and had pity on his people. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joel/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And let YHWH be zealous for His land, "" And have pity on His people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joel/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And let Jehovah be zealous for His land, And have pity on His people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joel/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jehovah will be jealous for his land, and he will pity for his people.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joel/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The Lord hath been zealous for his land, and hath spared his people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joel/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The Lord has been zealous for his land, and he has spared his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joel/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then the LORD grew jealous for his land and took pity on his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joel/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the LORD became jealous for his land, and had pity on his people.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joel/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then the LORD will be zealous for his land, and pity his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joel/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And LORD JEHOVAH is zealous for his land and has pity on his people”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joel/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then was the LORD jealous for His land, And had pity on His people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joel/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But the Lord was jealous of his land, and spared his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joel/2-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oEU9eLLsIkI?start=418" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/joel/2.htm">Restoration Promised</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">Then the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/7065.htm" title="7065: way·qan·nê (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be jealous or zealous. A primitive root; to be zealous, i.e. jealous or envious.">became jealous</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: lə·’ar·ṣōw (Prep-l:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">for His land,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2550.htm" title="2550: way·yaḥ·mōl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To spare. A primitive root; to commiserate; by implication, to spare.">and He spared</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">His people.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>And the LORD answered His people: “Behold, I will send you grain, new wine, and oil, and by them you will be satisfied. I will never again make you a reproach among the nations.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/1-14.htm">Zechariah 1:14-17</a></span><br />Then the angel who was speaking with me said, “Proclaim this word: This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘I am very jealous for Jerusalem and Zion, / but I am fiercely angry with the nations that are at ease. For I was a little angry, but they have added to the calamity.’ / Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I will return to Jerusalem with mercy, and there My house will be rebuilt, declares the LORD of Hosts, and a measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/2-19.htm">Hosea 2:19-20</a></span><br />So I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion. / And I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will know the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-7.htm">Isaiah 54:7-8</a></span><br />“For a brief moment I forsook you, but with great compassion I will bring you back. / In a surge of anger I hid My face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you,” says the LORD your Redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/39-25.htm">Ezekiel 39:25-29</a></span><br />Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Now I will restore Jacob from captivity and will have compassion on the whole house of Israel, and I will be jealous for My holy name. / They will forget their disgrace and all the treachery they committed against Me, when they dwell securely in their land, with no one to frighten them. / When I bring them back from the peoples and gather them out of the lands of their enemies, I will show My holiness in them in the sight of many nations. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-20.htm">Jeremiah 31:20</a></span><br />Is not Ephraim a precious son to Me, a delightful child? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore My heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-10.htm">Isaiah 60:10</a></span><br />Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you. Although I struck you in anger, yet in favor I will show you mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/3-17.htm">Zephaniah 3:17</a></span><br />The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">Isaiah 30:18</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/12-15.htm">Jeremiah 12:15</a></span><br />But after I have uprooted them, I will once again have compassion on them and return each one to his inheritance and to his land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/9-14.htm">Amos 9:14-15</a></span><br />I will restore My people Israel from captivity; they will rebuild and inhabit the ruined cities. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. / I will firmly plant them in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land that I have given them,” says the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-26.htm">Romans 11:26-27</a></span><br />And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob. / And this is My covenant with them when I take away their sins.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3-4</a></span><br />Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-11.htm">James 5:11</a></span><br />See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">1 Peter 5:10</a></span><br />And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-3.htm">Revelation 21:3-4</a></span><br />And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. / ‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then will the LORD be jealous for his land, and pity his people.</p><p class="hdg">be.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/42-13.htm">Isaiah 42:13</a></b></br> The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail against his enemies.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/1-14.htm">Zechariah 1:14</a></b></br> So the angel that communed with me said unto me, Cry thou, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; I am jealous for Jerusalem and for Zion with a great jealousy.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/8-2.htm">Zechariah 8:2</a></b></br> Thus saith the LORD of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury.</p><p class="hdg">and pity.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-16.htm">Deuteronomy 32:16,36,43</a></b></br> They provoked him to jealousy with strange <i>gods</i>, with abominations provoked they him to anger… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/10-16.htm">Judges 10:16</a></b></br> And they put away the strange gods from among them, and served the LORD: and his soul was grieved for the misery of Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/103-13.htm">Psalm 103:13,17</a></b></br> Like as a father pitieth <i>his</i> children, <i>so</i> the LORD pitieth them that fear him… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hosea/14-8.htm">Care</a> <a href="/hosea/10-5.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-25.htm">Jealous</a> <a href="/joel/2-14.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-25.htm">Zealous</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/amos/3-2.htm">Care</a> <a href="/micah/1-15.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/nahum/1-2.htm">Jealous</a> <a href="/amos/1-11.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/nahum/1-2.htm">Zealous</a><div class="vheading2">Joel 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joel/2-1.htm">He shows unto Zion the terribleness of God's judgment.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joel/2-12.htm">He exhorts to repentance;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joel/2-15.htm">prescribes a fast;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joel/2-18.htm">promises a blessing thereon.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joel/2-21.htm">He comforts Zion with present,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joel/2-28.htm">and future blessings.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joel/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/joel/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then the LORD became jealous for His land</b><br>This phrase indicates a turning point in the narrative, where God’s passionate commitment to His covenant people and the land He promised them is highlighted. The concept of divine jealousy is rooted in God’s exclusive claim to His people, akin to a marriage covenant (<a href="/exodus/34-14.htm">Exodus 34:14</a>). This jealousy is not petty but reflects God’s desire for His people to remain faithful to Him. The land, often seen as an extension of the covenant, holds significant theological importance, as it was promised to Abraham and his descendants (<a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a>). This moment marks God’s readiness to act on behalf of His land, which had suffered due to the people's sins and the resulting locust plague.<p><b>and He spared His people</b><br>God’s sparing of His people demonstrates His mercy and willingness to forgive when they repent. This act of sparing is consistent with His character throughout Scripture, where He often relents from sending calamity when His people turn back to Him (<a href="/jonah/3-10.htm">Jonah 3:10</a>). The historical context of Joel involves a devastating locust plague, which serves as both a literal and metaphorical representation of judgment. The sparing of the people signifies a restoration and a return to favor, echoing themes found in other prophetic books such as Hosea and Amos. This also foreshadows the ultimate sparing and redemption found in Jesus Christ, who provides a way for humanity to be reconciled to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is characterized by His holiness, justice, and mercy. In this verse, He is depicted as being jealous for His land and people, indicating His protective and possessive love.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land.htm">The Land</a></b><br>Refers to the land of Israel, which holds significant covenantal importance as the promised land given to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people.htm">The People</a></b><br>The Israelites, God's chosen people, who are the recipients of His mercy and protection in this context.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jealousy_of_the_lord.htm">Jealousy of the LORD</a></b><br>This is not human jealousy but a divine zeal to protect and preserve what is rightfully His, reflecting His deep commitment to His covenant.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/sparing_of_the_people.htm">Sparing of the People</a></b><br>This event signifies God's mercy and willingness to relent from sending calamity when His people repent and turn back to Him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_jealous_love.htm">God's Jealous Love</a></b><br>God's jealousy is rooted in His love and commitment to His people. It is a reminder of His desire for an exclusive relationship with us, free from idolatry and unfaithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance.htm">The Importance of Repentance</a></b><br>The context of <a href="/joel/2-18.htm">Joel 2:18</a> shows that God's mercy is often a response to genuine repentance. We are called to examine our lives and turn back to God, trusting in His willingness to forgive and restore.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>Despite Israel's unfaithfulness, God remains faithful to His covenant. This encourages us to trust in God's promises, knowing that He will not abandon His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_intercession.htm">The Role of Intercession</a></b><br>The sparing of the people can be seen as a response to intercession. We are encouraged to pray for others, standing in the gap and seeking God's mercy on their behalf.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_times_of_judgment.htm">Hope in Times of Judgment</a></b><br>Even in times of judgment, there is hope. God's willingness to spare His people reminds us that His ultimate desire is restoration and blessing.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joel_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joel 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_view_on_poverty.htm">What is the Bible's view on poverty?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_joel_2_1-11_events.htm">Where is the historical or archaeological evidence for the catastrophic events described in Joel 2:1-11?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_2_kings_18_25_consistent_with_other_divine_judgments.htm">2 Kings 18:25 - Is the claim that the Assyrian king was acting by God's command consistent with other biblical accounts of divine judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_records_confirm_shiloh's_priesthood.htm">1 Samuel 2:12-17 describes corrupt priests at Shiloh--do archaeological records confirm such a worship center and priesthood as depicted?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joel/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 18-27</span> form the sequel of this chapter in the Hebrew, but five additional verses make up the chapter in the Authorized Version. These are divisible into two parts. In the first division the prophet assures his countrymen of the bestowal of temporal mercies, and in the second of the promise of spiritual blessings. <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - The futures of this verse with <span class="accented">vav consec</span>, are properly taken as perfects; nor is there any inconsistency, provided we understand, as following ver. 17 and preceding ver. 18, the fact that the priests had engaged in the penitence enjoined, and offered the supplication to which they had been summoned; neither is the omission of any express mention of the circumstance thus supposed to intervene between these verses any valid objection, especially as the grammar favours the view in question. Then follows a manifestation of God's mercy in answer to the assumed penitence and prayer of his servants. God's jealousy and pity are both engaged - his jealousy for his land, and his compassion for his people. His jealousy is figurative, and the allusion is probably to that of a husband who is jealous on account of any dishonour done to his wife, and who resents it more keenly than a dishonour offered to himself. The pity is such as God ever manifests to his people when penitent; for "Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joel/2-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">became jealous</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְקַנֵּ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(way·qan·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7065.htm">Strong's 7065: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, zealous, jealous, envious</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for His land</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאַרְצ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’ar·ṣōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and spared</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּחְמֹ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaḥ·mōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2550.htm">Strong's 2550: </a> </span><span class="str2">To commiserate, to spare</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His people.</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joel/2-18.htm">Joel 2:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joel/2-18.htm">Joel 2:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joel/2-18.htm">Joel 2:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joel/2-18.htm">Joel 2:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joel/2-18.htm">Joel 2:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joel/2-18.htm">Joel 2:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joel/2-18.htm">Joel 2:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joel/2-18.htm">Joel 2:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joel/2-18.htm">Joel 2:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joel/2-18.htm">Joel 2:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joel/2-18.htm">OT Prophets: Joel 2:18 Then Yahweh was jealous for his land (Jl Joe.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/joel/2-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Joel 2:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Joel 2:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/joel/2-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Joel 2:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Joel 2:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>