Joel 2:24

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

And the floors {H1637} shall be full {H4390} of wheat {H1250}, and the fats {H3342} shall overflow {H7783} with wine {H8492} and oil {H3323}.

Then the floors will be full of grain and the vats overflow with wine and olive oil.

The threshing floors will be full of grain, and the vats will overflow with new wine and oil.

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

Commentary

Context

Joel 2:24 is a pivotal verse within the prophetic book of Joel, marking a significant turn from judgment to divine restoration. The preceding chapters vividly describe a devastating locust plague and severe drought, which Joel interprets as a warning and a sign of the approaching "Day of the Lord." Following a fervent call to sincere repentance and national fasting (Joel 2:12-17), God declares His compassion and promises to reverse the calamity. This verse, along with those immediately surrounding it (Joel 2:18-27), outlines the blessings that will follow Israel's obedience and God's merciful intervention, signifying a return to agricultural prosperity and national well-being.

Key Themes

  • Divine Restoration: This verse powerfully illustrates God's ability to restore what was lost or devoured. After a period of severe famine and destruction, God promises to bring back abundance, demonstrating His sovereignty over nature and His commitment to His people.
  • Abundance and Prosperity: The imagery of "floors full of wheat" and "fats overflowing with wine and oil" speaks directly to agricultural plenty. These three staples (grain, wine, and oil) represented the primary sources of sustenance and wealth in ancient Israel, symbolizing complete material prosperity and well-being. This reflects the biblical concept of covenant blessings for obedience.
  • God's Faithfulness and Provision: Joel 2:24 underscores God's unwavering faithfulness to His promises. Despite Israel's failings, upon their repentance, God proves Himself to be a provider who fulfills His word, ensuring His people's needs are not just met but overflow. It highlights God's abundant provision for those who turn to Him.

Linguistic Insights

The terms used in Joel 2:24 are highly descriptive of agricultural processing:

  • "floors": Refers to the threshing floors (Hebrew: ื’ึณืจึธื ื•ึนืช, goranot), which were large, flat, open areas, often elevated, where harvested grain was threshed to separate the wheat from the chaff. "Full of wheat" implies a bountiful harvest so immense that the processing areas are overflowing.
  • "fats": This term (Hebrew: ื™ึฐืงึธื‘ึดื™ื, yekavim) refers to wine presses and oil presses, which were typically vats or troughs where grapes and olives were trodden or pressed to extract their liquids. The phrase "overflow with wine and oil" paints a picture of such a tremendous yield that the vats cannot contain it, symbolizing unprecedented agricultural wealth.

Practical Application

Joel 2:24 offers timeless lessons for believers today:

  • Hope in Adversity: When facing personal or communal difficulties, loss, or barrenness, this verse serves as a powerful reminder that God is capable of bringing forth restoration and abundance even from desolate circumstances. It encourages perseverance and faith in God's ability to reverse misfortune.
  • The Power of Repentance: The blessings promised in Joel are directly linked to the people's repentance. This highlights the transformative power of turning back to God, emphasizing that genuine sorrow for sin and a turning towards Him can unlock divine favor and restoration.
  • Trust in God's Provision: This verse reassures us of God's desire to provide generously for His people. It encourages us to trust in His unfailing supply, not only for physical needs but also for spiritual sustenance, joy, and peace that can overflow in our lives.
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Cross-References

  • Amos 9:13 (8 votes)

    Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that the plowman shall overtake the reaper, and the treader of grapes him that soweth seed; and the mountains shall drop sweet wine, and all the hills shall melt.

  • Malachi 3:10 (8 votes)

    Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that [there shall] not [be room] enough [to receive it].

  • Joel 3:18 (7 votes)

    ยถ And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] the mountains shall drop down new wine, and the hills shall flow with milk, and all the rivers of Judah shall flow with waters, and a fountain shall come forth of the house of the LORD, and shall water the valley of Shittim.

  • Proverbs 3:9 (5 votes)

    Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:

  • Proverbs 3:10 (5 votes)

    So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.

  • Joel 3:13 (5 votes)

    Put ye in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe: come, get you down; for the press is full, the fats overflow; for their wickedness [is] great.

  • Leviticus 26:10 (4 votes)

    And ye shall eat old store, and bring forth the old because of the new.