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But the LORD will be a refuge for his people, a stronghold for the people of Israel. <a href="/nlt/joel/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> The LORD’s voice will roar from Zion and thunder from Jerusalem, and the heavens and the earth will shake. But the LORD will be a refuge for his people, a strong fortress for the people of Israel. <a href="/esv/joel/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> The LORD roars from Zion, and utters his voice from Jerusalem, and the heavens and the earth quake. But the LORD is a refuge to his people, a stronghold to the people of Israel. <a href="/bsb/joel/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The LORD will roar from Zion and raise His voice from Jerusalem; heaven and earth will tremble. But the LORD will be a refuge for His people, a stronghold for the people of Israel. <a href="/kjv/joel/3.htm">King James Bible</a> The LORD also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but the LORD will be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel. <a href="/nkjv/joel/3.htm">New King James Version</a> The LORD also will roar from Zion, And utter His voice from Jerusalem; The heavens and earth will shake; But the LORD will be a shelter for His people, And the strength of the children of Israel. <a href="/nasb_/joel/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The LORD roars from Zion And utters His voice from Jerusalem, And the heavens and the earth quake. But the LORD is a refuge for His people, And a stronghold for the sons of Israel. <a href="/nasb/joel/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> The LORD roars from Zion And utters His voice from Jerusalem, And the heavens and the earth tremble. But the LORD is a refuge for His people And a stronghold to the sons of Israel. <a href="/nasb77/joel/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the LORD roars from Zion And utters His voice from Jerusalem, And the heavens and the earth tremble. But the LORD is a refuge for His people And a stronghold to the sons of Israel. <a href="/lsb/joel/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Yahweh roars from Zion And gives forth His voice from Jerusalem, And the heavens and the earth quake. But Yahweh is a refuge for His people And a strong defense to the sons of Israel. <a href="/amp/joel/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The LORD thunders and roars from Zion And utters His voice from Jerusalem [in judgment of His enemies], And the heavens and the earth tremble and shudder; But the LORD is a refuge for His people And a stronghold [of protection] to the children of Israel. <a href="/csb/joel/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The LORD will roar from Zion and make his voice heard from Jerusalem; heaven and earth will shake. But the LORD will be a refuge for his people, a stronghold for the Israelites. <a href="/hcsb/joel/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The LORD will roar from Zion and raise His voice from Jerusalem; heaven and earth will shake. But the LORD will be a refuge for His people, a stronghold for the Israelites. <a href="/asv/joel/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jehovah will roar from Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but Jehovah will be a refuge unto his people, and a stronghold to the children of Israel. <a href="/cev/joel/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> From the heart of Jerusalem the LORD roars like a lion, shaking the earth and sky. But the LORD is a fortress, a place of safety for his people Israel. <a href="/erv/joel/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the LORD shall roar from Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake, but the LORD will be a refuge unto his people, and a strong hold to the children of Israel. <a href="/gwt/joel/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The LORD will roar from Zion, and his voice will thunder from Jerusalem. The sky and the earth will shake. The LORD will be a refuge for his people. He will be a stronghold for the people of Israel. <a href="/gnt/joel/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD roars from Mount Zion; his voice thunders from Jerusalem; earth and sky tremble. But he will defend his people. <a href="/isv/joel/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> "The LORD will roar from Zion, and shout from Jerusalem. The heavens and the earth will shake, but the LORD will be the refuge of his people, and the strength of the people of Israel." <a href="/msb/joel/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The LORD will roar from Zion and raise His voice from Jerusalem; heaven and earth will tremble. But the LORD will be a refuge for His people, a stronghold for the people of Israel. <a href="/net/joel/3.htm">NET Bible</a> The LORD roars from Zion; from Jerusalem his voice bellows out. The heavens and the earth shake. But the LORD is a refuge for his people; he is a stronghold for the citizens of Israel. <a href="/nheb/joel/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The LORD will roar from Zion, and thunder from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth will shake; but the LORD will be a refuge to his people, and a stronghold to the children of Israel. <a href="/wbt/joel/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The LORD also will roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake; but the LORD will be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel. <a href="/web/joel/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Yahweh will roar from Zion, and thunder from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth will shake; but Yahweh will be a refuge to his people, and a stronghold to the children of Israel. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/joel/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And YHWH roars from Zion, "" And gives forth His voice from Jerusalem, "" And the heavens and earth have shaken, "" And YHWH [is] a refuge to His people, "" And a stronghold to sons of Israel. <a href="/ylt/joel/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jehovah from Zion doth roar, And from Jerusalem giveth forth His voice, And shaken have the heavens and earth, And Jehovah is a refuge to his people, And a stronghold to sons of Israel. <a href="/slt/joel/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jehovah shall cry out from Zion, and from Jerusalem he shall give his voice; and the heavens and the earth trembled: and Jehovah the refuge to his people, and the fortress to the sons of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/joel/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the Lord shall roar out of Sion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem: and the heavens and the earth shall be moved, and the Lord shall be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel. <a href="/cpdv/joel/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the Lord will roar from Zion and utter his voice from Jerusalem. And the heavens and the earth will be moved. And the Lord will be the hope of his people and the strength of the sons of Israel. <a href="/nabre/joel/3.htm">New American Bible</a> The LORD roars from Zion, and from Jerusalem raises his voice, The heavens and the earth quake, but the LORD will be a shelter for his people, a fortress for the people of Israel. <a href="/nrsvce/joel/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The LORD roars from Zion, and utters his voice from Jerusalem, and the heavens and the earth shake. But the LORD is a refuge for his people, a stronghold for the people of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/joel/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The LORD also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake; but the LORD will have pity upon his people, and will strengthen the children of Israel. <a href="/hpbt/joel/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And LORD JEHOVAH shall roar from Zion and he shall give his voice from Jerusalem, and Heaven and Earth shall shake, and LORD JEHOVAH shall show pity on his people and he shall empower the children of Israel<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/joel/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the LORD shall roar from Zion, And utter His voice from Jerusalem, And the heavens and the earth shall shake; But the LORD will be a refuge unto His people, And a stronghold to the children of Israel. <a href="/sep/joel/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the Lord shall cry out of Sion, and shall utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heaven and the earth shall be shaken, but the Lord shall spare his people, and shall strengthen the children of Israel. <a href="/parallel/joel/3-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oEU9eLLsIkI?start=753" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/joel/3.htm">The LORD Judges the Nations</a> …15The sun and moon will grow dark, and the stars will no longer shine. 16<a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/7580.htm" title="7580: yiš·’āḡ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To roar. A primitive root; to rumble or moan.">will roar</a> <a href="/hebrew/6726.htm" title="6726: miṣ·ṣî·yō·wn (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- A mountain in Jer., also a name for Jer. The same as tsiyuwn; Tsijon, a mountain of Jerusalem.">from Zion</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: yit·tên (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and raise</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·w·lōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">His voice</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: ū·mî·rū·šā·lim (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">from Jerusalem;</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: šā·ma·yim (N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">heaven</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: wā·’ā·reṣ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">and earth</a> <a href="/hebrew/7493.htm" title="7493: wə·rā·‘ă·šū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To quake, shake. A primitive root; to undulate, partic. Through fear; specifically, to spring.">will tremble.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">But the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/4268.htm" title="4268: ma·ḥă·seh (N-ms) -- Refuge, shelter. Or machceh; from chacah; a shelter.">will be a refuge</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: lə·‘am·mōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">for His people,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4581.htm" title="4581: ū·mā·‘ō·wz (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- (also mauwz); or mahoz (also ma, uz; from azaz; a fortified place; figuratively, a defence.">a stronghold</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">for the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/amos/1-2.htm">Amos 1:2</a> He said: “The LORD roars from Zion and raises His voice from Jerusalem; the pastures of the shepherds mourn, and the summit of Carmel withers.” <a href="/isaiah/13-13.htm">Isaiah 13:13</a> Therefore I will make the heavens tremble, and the earth will be shaken from its place at the wrath of the LORD of Hosts on the day of His burning anger. <a href="/jeremiah/25-30.htm">Jeremiah 25:30-31</a> So you are to prophesy all these words against them and say to them: ‘The LORD will roar from on high; He will raise His voice from His holy habitation. He will roar loudly over His pasture; like those who tread the grapes, He will call out with a shout against all the inhabitants of the earth. / The tumult will resound to the ends of the earth because the LORD brings a charge against the nations. He brings judgment on all mankind and puts the wicked to the sword,’” declares the LORD. <a href="/psalms/18-7.htm">Psalm 18:7</a> Then the earth shook and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger. <a href="/psalms/46-6.htm">Psalm 46:6</a> Nations rage, kingdoms crumble; the earth melts when He lifts His voice. <a href="/isaiah/24-18.htm">Isaiah 24:18-20</a> Whoever flees the sound of panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For the windows of heaven are open, and the foundations of the earth are shaken. / The earth is utterly broken apart, the earth is split open, the earth is shaken violently. / The earth staggers like a drunkard and sways like a shack. Earth’s rebellion weighs it down, and it falls, never to rise again. <a href="/haggai/2-6.htm">Haggai 2:6-7</a> For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Once more, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land. / I will shake all the nations, and they will come with all their treasures, and I will fill this house with glory, says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/zechariah/14-4.htm">Zechariah 14:4-5</a> On that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem, and the Mount of Olives will be split in two from east to west, forming a great valley, with half the mountain moving to the north and half to the south. / You will flee by My mountain valley, for it will extend to Azal. You will flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah. Then the LORD my God will come, and all the holy ones with Him. <a href="/revelation/6-12.htm">Revelation 6:12-17</a> And I watched as the Lamb opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth of goat hair, and the whole moon turned blood red, / and the stars of the sky fell to the earth like unripe figs dropping from a tree shaken by a great wind. / The sky receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place. ... <a href="/revelation/11-19.htm">Revelation 11:19</a> Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm. <a href="/revelation/16-18.htm">Revelation 16:18</a> And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, and a great earthquake the likes of which had not occurred since men were upon the earth—so mighty was the great quake. <a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">Matthew 24:29-30</a> Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’ / At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. <a href="/hebrews/12-26.htm">Hebrews 12:26-27</a> At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.” / The words “Once more” signify the removal of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that the unshakable may remain. <a href="/ezekiel/38-19.htm">Ezekiel 38:19-20</a> In My zeal and fiery rage I proclaim that on that day there will be a great earthquake in the land of Israel. / The fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, every creature that crawls upon the ground, and all mankind on the face of the earth will tremble at My presence. The mountains will be thrown down, the cliffs will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground. <a href="/nahum/1-5.htm">Nahum 1:5-6</a> The mountains quake before Him, and the hills melt away; the earth trembles at His presence—the world and all its dwellers. / Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The LORD also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but the LORD will be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel.roar.<a href="/joel/2-11.htm">Joel 2:11</a> And the LORD shall utter his voice before his army: for his camp is very great: for he is strong that executeth his word: for the day of the LORD is great and very terrible; and who can abide it?<a href="/isaiah/42-13.htm">Isaiah 42:13</a> 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.<a href="/jeremiah/25-30.htm">Jeremiah 25:30,31</a> Therefore prophesy thou against them all these words, and say unto them, The LORD shall roar from on high, and utter his voice from his holy habitation; he shall mightily roar upon his habitation; he shall give a shout, as they that tread the grapes, against all the inhabitants of the earth… and the heavens.<a href="/joel/2-10.htm">Joel 2:10</a> The earth shall quake before them; the heavens shall tremble: the sun and the moon shall be dark, and the stars shall withdraw their shining:<a href="/ezekiel/38-19.htm">Ezekiel 38:19</a> For in my jealousy and in the fire of my wrath have I spoken, Surely in that day there shall be a great shaking in the land of Israel;<a href="/haggai/2-6.htm">Haggai 2:6</a> For thus saith the LORD of hosts; Yet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land;hope.<a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a> The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.<a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1-11</a> To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble… <a href="/psalms/61-3.htm">Psalm 61:3</a> For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.and the strength.<a href="/1_samuel/15-29.htm">1 Samuel 15:29</a> And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent.<a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">Psalm 29:11</a> The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.<a href="/zechariah/10-6.htm">Zechariah 10:6,12</a> And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph, and I will bring them again to place them; for I have mercy upon them: and they shall be as though I had not cast them off: for I am the LORD their God, and will hear them… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/46-3.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/joel/3-8.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joel/2-30.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/joel/3-13.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/joel/2-30.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/hosea/2-15.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/joel/3-2.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/joel/3-6.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-5.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/hosea/11-10.htm">Roar</a> <a href="/hosea/11-10.htm">Roars</a> <a href="/daniel/4-14.htm">Shake</a> <a href="/joel/2-10.htm">Shaken</a> <a href="/joel/2-10.htm">Shaking</a> <a href="/daniel/4-21.htm">Shelter</a> <a href="/joel/2-30.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-3.htm">Sounding</a> <a href="/joel/2-22.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/joel/3-10.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/daniel/11-31.htm">Stronghold</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-24.htm">Thunder</a> <a href="/joel/2-11.htm">Thundering</a> <a href="/joel/2-10.htm">Tremble</a> <a href="/joel/2-11.htm">Utter</a> <a href="/joel/2-11.htm">Utters</a> <a href="/joel/2-11.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/joel/2-32.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ephesians/6-14.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/joel/3-19.htm">Children</a> <a href="/amos/2-7.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/joel/3-18.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/amos/9-2.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/jonah/2-8.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/amos/1-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/joel/3-17.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/amos/2-14.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/amos/1-2.htm">Roar</a> <a href="/amos/1-2.htm">Roars</a> <a href="/amos/9-1.htm">Shake</a> <a href="/amos/9-9.htm">Shaken</a> <a href="/amos/9-9.htm">Shaking</a> <a href="/jonah/4-5.htm">Shelter</a> <a href="/nahum/3-16.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/amos/1-2.htm">Sounding</a> <a href="/amos/2-14.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/amos/2-9.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/amos/5-9.htm">Stronghold</a> <a href="/mark/3-17.htm">Thunder</a> <a href="/nahum/3-2.htm">Thundering</a> <a href="/amos/3-6.htm">Tremble</a> <a href="/amos/1-2.htm">Utter</a> <a href="/amos/1-2.htm">Utters</a> <a href="/amos/1-2.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/joel/3-17.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Joel 3</div>1. <a href="/joel/3-1.htm">God's judgments against the enemies of his people.</a> 9. <a href="/joel/3-9.htm">God will be known in his judgment.</a> 18. <a href="/joel/3-18.htm">His blessing upon the church.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/3.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/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The LORD will roar from Zion This phrase signifies God's powerful and authoritative presence. Zion, often synonymous with Jerusalem, is the spiritual and political center of Israel. The imagery of a lion roaring is used to convey God's might and the impending judgment. This echoes <a href="/amos/1-2.htm">Amos 1:2</a>, where the Lord's voice is described as a roar from Zion, indicating a divine intervention. The roar symbolizes both judgment against the nations and protection for His people.and raise His voice from Jerusalem; Jerusalem is the city chosen by God to place His name (<a href="/1_kings/11-36.htm">1 Kings 11:36</a>). It is the location of the Temple, the center of worship for Israel. The raising of God's voice from Jerusalem emphasizes His sovereign rule and the centrality of Jerusalem in His plans. This also connects to the prophetic vision of Jerusalem as the focal point of God's kingdom (<a href="/isaiah/2-3.htm">Isaiah 2:3</a>).heaven and earth will tremble. This phrase indicates a cosmic disturbance, reflecting the magnitude of God's intervention. The trembling of heaven and earth is a common biblical motif for divine judgment and theophany (<a href="/psalms/18-7.htm">Psalm 18:7</a>, <a href="/haggai/2-6.htm">Haggai 2:6</a>). It signifies the awe-inspiring power of God that affects all creation, underscoring His ultimate authority over the universe.But the LORD will be a refuge for His people, Despite the fearsome display of power, God provides protection and safety for His people. The concept of God as a refuge is a recurring theme in the Psalms (<a href="/psalms/46.htm">Psalm 46:1</a>). It assures believers of God's faithfulness and care, even amidst judgment. This dual aspect of God as both judge and protector is central to understanding His character.a stronghold for the people of Israel. A stronghold represents a place of security and defense. For Israel, this assurance is rooted in their covenant relationship with God. The imagery of God as a stronghold is found throughout the Old Testament (<a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>), emphasizing His role as a defender and sustainer of His people. This promise of protection is a source of hope and encouragement, especially in times of distress.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who is depicted as a mighty warrior and protector of His people. 2. <a href="/topical/z/zion.htm">Zion</a> A hill in Jerusalem, often used symbolically in the Bible to represent the city of Jerusalem and the presence of God. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Israel, central to Jewish worship and the location of the Temple. 4. <a href="/topical/h/heaven_and_earth.htm">Heaven and Earth</a> Symbolic of the entire creation, which responds to the voice and actions of God. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_israel.htm">The People of Israel</a> The chosen people of God, who are promised protection and refuge by the LORD.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_power.htm">God's Sovereignty and Power</a> The imagery of the LORD roaring from Zion highlights His supreme authority over all creation. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God is in control, even when the world seems chaotic. <a href="/topical/t/the_trembling_of_creation.htm">The Trembling of Creation</a> The response of heaven and earth to God's voice serves as a reminder of His majesty and the seriousness of His judgments. It calls us to live in reverence and awe of God. <a href="/topical/g/god_as_refuge_and_stronghold.htm">God as Refuge and Stronghold</a> Despite the cosmic upheaval, God promises to be a refuge and stronghold for His people. This assurance encourages believers to trust in God's protection and provision in times of trouble. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_zion_and_jerusalem.htm">The Importance of Zion and Jerusalem</a> Zion and Jerusalem are central to God's redemptive plan. Understanding their significance helps us appreciate the continuity of God's promises from the Old Testament to the New Testament.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joel_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joel 3</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'called_by_his_purpose'_mean.htm">How is Jesus represented in each book of the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_zionism.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on Zionism?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_haggai_2_6-7's_cosmic_event.htm">Haggai 2:6–7 predicts a cosmic shaking of the heavens and earth—where is the documented or scientific evidence of such an event? </a> <a href="/q/where_is_jesus_expected_to_return.htm">Where is Jesus expected to return?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/joel/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) The Lord also shall roar . . .--This is the key-note of the prophecy of Amos, who opens his appeal with these words. The majestic roar of the lion is transferred to express victorious utterance of the Lord's judgment: it is irresistible. As St. Paul wrote, "The Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God" (<a href="/1_thessalonians/2-16.htm" title="Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins always: for the wrath is come on them to the uttermost.">1Thessalonians 2:16</a>). The temporal success of the Jews in their future conflict with their enemies is blended with the final triumph of the Lord in the judgment day.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joel/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - Out of Zion. The presence of Jehovah is the immediate occasion of these terrors; and hence his voice proceeds from Jerusalem, or more particularly from Zion, where the visible symbol of his presence long dwelt. "For there," says Kimchi, "was his dwelling in Jerusalem; and as if from thence he roared and uttered his voice against them." Thus far the prophet pictures in very vivid, indeed terribly vivid, colours the frightful scene in the valley of decision: then stops short without describing the sad catastrophe resulting from the actual execution of the judgment. This he omits, either from revulsion of feeling from such misery. or the reader is left to imagine it himself. But the Lord will be the Hope of his people, and the Strength of the children of Israel. He shrinks, as we have seen, from describing the actual execution of judgment, and, breaking off with somewhat of abruptness, exhibits the bright side of the picture. With the destruction of his foes is joined, as usual, the deliverance of his friends. To his people he stands in the double relation of a Place of refuge (machseh) and a Place of strength (ma'oz), that is, not only a place to which they may flee for safety, but a place in which, as a stronghold, they shall be kept safe. <a href="/commentaries/joel/3-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The LORD וַיהוָ֞ה (Yah·weh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will roar יִשְׁאָ֗ג (yiš·’āḡ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7580.htm">Strong's 7580: </a> To rumble, moan from Zion מִצִּיּ֣וֹן (miṣ·ṣî·yō·wn) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6726.htm">Strong's 6726: </a> Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem and raise יִתֵּ֣ן (yit·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set His voice קוֹל֔וֹ (qō·w·lōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> A voice, sound from Jerusalem; וּמִירוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙ (ū·mî·rū·šā·lim) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel heaven שָׁמַ֣יִם (šā·ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> Heaven, sky and earth וָאָ֑רֶץ (wā·’ā·reṣ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land will tremble. וְרָעֲשׁ֖וּ (wə·rā·‘ă·šū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7493.htm">Strong's 7493: </a> To undulate, through fear, to spring But the LORD וַֽיהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will be a refuge מַֽחֲסֶ֣ה (ma·ḥă·seh) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4268.htm">Strong's 4268: </a> Refuge, shelter for His people, לְעַמּ֔וֹ (lə·‘am·mōw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock a stronghold וּמָע֖וֹז (ū·mā·‘ō·wz) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4581.htm">Strong's 4581: </a> A place or means of safety, protection for the people לִבְנֵ֥י (liḇ·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joel/3-16.htm">Joel 3:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/joel/3-16.htm">Joel 3:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/joel/3-16.htm">Joel 3:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/joel/3-16.htm">Joel 3:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/joel/3-16.htm">Joel 3:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/joel/3-16.htm">Joel 3:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joel/3-16.htm">Joel 3:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/joel/3-16.htm">Joel 3:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/joel/3-16.htm">Joel 3:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/joel/3-16.htm">Joel 3:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/joel/3-16.htm">OT Prophets: Joel 3:16 Yahweh will roar from Zion and thunder (Jl Joe.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/joel/3-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Joel 3:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Joel 3:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/joel/3-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Joel 3:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Joel 3:17" /></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>