Joel 2:19

Yea, the LORD will answer and say unto his people, Behold, I will send you corn, and wine, and oil, and ye shall be satisfied therewith: and I will no more make you a reproach among the heathen:

Yea, the LORD {H3068} will answer {H6030} and say {H559} unto his people {H5971}, Behold, I will send {H7971} you corn {H1715}, and wine {H8492}, and oil {H3323}, and ye shall be satisfied {H7646} therewith: and I will no more make {H5414} you a reproach {H2781} among the heathen {H1471}:

Here is how ADONAI will answer his people: "I will send you grain, wine and olive oil, enough to satisfy you; and no longer will I make you a mockery among the Goyim.

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.

And Jehovah answered and said unto his people, Behold, I will send you grain, and new wine, and oil, and ye shall be satisfied therewith; and I will no more make you a reproach among the nations;

Joel 2:19 is a pivotal verse in the book of Joel, offering a profound promise of restoration and blessing from the Lord following a period of national repentance and hardship. It marks a turning point from judgment to divine favor, assuring Israel of God's tangible provision and renewed honor.

Context

The book of Joel primarily describes a devastating locust plague and severe drought that afflicted the land of Judah, interpreted as a precursor to the "Day of the Lord" and a call to repentance. Joel 1 vividly portrays the destruction, while Joel 2:1-11 details a coming army, likened to locusts, emphasizing the impending judgment. However, the tone shifts dramatically in Joel 2:12-17, where the prophet urges the people to return to the Lord with all their heart, fasting, weeping, and mourning. Joel 2:18 then states that "the LORD will be jealous for his land, and pity his people." Verse 19 is God's direct, compassionate response to this sincere national repentance, promising an end to their suffering and shame.

Key Themes

  • Divine Provision and Abundance: The promise to "send you corn, and wine, and oil" signifies a return to agricultural prosperity and physical blessings. These three commodities were staples of the ancient Israelite diet and economy, representing sustenance, joy, and health. God promises not just sufficiency, but a full satisfaction ("ye shall be satisfied therewith"), highlighting His generous nature. This contrasts sharply with the famine and desolation described earlier in the book.
  • Restoration of Honor: The declaration "I will no more make you a reproach among the heathen" addresses the shame and humiliation Israel experienced due to the calamities. In ancient cultures, national disaster was often seen as a sign of a deity's abandonment or weakness. God promises to restore their dignity and reputation among surrounding nations, demonstrating His power and faithfulness to His covenant people.
  • God's Responsive Nature: This verse beautifully illustrates God's willingness to answer and bless His people when they turn to Him in genuine repentance. It underscores the principle that God's judgment is often a call to return, and His mercy is always available to those who seek Him.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "answer" is 'anah (עָנָה), which implies not just a verbal response but also a practical, effective one. God's answer here is tangible: the sending of vital resources. The phrase "no more make you a reproach" uses the Hebrew term cherpah (חֶרְפָּה), which conveys deep shame, disgrace, or taunt. God promises to actively remove this source of humiliation from His people, indicating a complete reversal of their fortunes.

Practical Application

For believers today, Joel 2:19 offers immense encouragement. It reminds us that even after periods of hardship, spiritual dryness, or consequences of straying, God is ready to restore. When we genuinely confess our sins and turn back to Him, He is faithful to provide for our needs – not just physically, but spiritually and emotionally. This verse reinforces the truth of God's unfailing love and His desire to see His people thrive, free from the shame of past failures. It calls us to trust in His promise of abundant provision and to live with confidence, knowing that He restores honor to those who humbly seek Him.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Ezekiel 34:29

    And I will raise up for them a plant of renown, and they shall be no more consumed with hunger in the land, neither bear the shame of the heathen any more.

  • Ezekiel 36:15

    Neither will I cause [men] to hear in thee the shame of the heathen any more, neither shalt thou bear the reproach of the people any more, neither shalt thou cause thy nations to fall any more, saith the Lord GOD.

  • Jeremiah 31:12

    Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow together to the goodness of the LORD, for wheat, and for wine, and for oil, and for the young of the flock and of the herd: and their soul shall be as a watered garden; and they shall not sorrow any more at all.

  • Joel 2:24

    And the floors shall be full of wheat, and the fats shall overflow with wine and oil.

  • Haggai 2:16

    Since those [days] were, when [one] came to an heap of twenty [measures], there were [but] ten: when [one] came to the pressfat for to draw out fifty [vessels] out of the press, there were [but] twenty.

  • Haggai 2:19

    Is the seed yet in the barn? yea, as yet the vine, and the fig tree, and the pomegranate, and the olive tree, hath not brought forth: from this day will I bless [you].

  • Isaiah 62:8

    The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy corn [to be] meat for thine enemies; and the sons of the stranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured:

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