Joel 2:28

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Joel 2:28

And it shall come to pass afterward - After the punishment of the Jews through the Pagan, and their deliverance; after the Coming of the Teacher of righteousness, was to follow the outpouring of the Spirit of God.I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh - o: “This which He says, “on all flesh,” admits of no exception of nations or persons. For before Jesus was glorified, He had poured His Spirit only on the sons of Zion, and out of that nation only were there prophets and wise men. But after He... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Joel 2:28-29

Joel 2:28-29. And it shall come to pass afterward Some versions begin the third chapter with this verse; and indeed the subject which is begun here is of so different a nature from what goes before, that it seems evident a new chapter ought to be begun here. The Jewish Rabbi Kimchi says here, that the expression afterward signifies the same as in the latter days, Isaiah 2:2, and that whenever the words occur, they denote the times of the Messiah; and therefore he refers this prophecy to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Joel 2:28-32

Promise of the Spirit (2:28-32)People may readily turn to God in days of hardship, but many of them just as readily forget God and become self-satisfied as soon as prosperity returns. They will be more obedient to God when they have a better understanding of his will. They will be more genuine in their devotion to him when they realize that his blessings consist of more than grain, wine and oil. Joel looks forward to the day when God will give all his people this better understanding by putting... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Joel 2:28

afterward: i.e. after the "good bestowed" had begun to be enjoyed (Joel 2:21-27 for the nation had been restored under Ezra and Nehemiah; "the light had sprung up" (Isaiah 42:7 . Matthew 4:12-16 . Luke 2:32 ); "the days of the Son of Man" were then present (Luke 17:22 ). "Afterward" would come the days of the Spirit; and "this is that" which was area on "the day of Pentecost", when Joel 2:28 , Joel 2:29 began to be fulfilled. Had the nation repented at the summons of Peter in Acts 3:18-26 ,... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Joel 2:28

"And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions."And it shall come to pass afterward ..." The specific fulfillment of this passage occurred on the day of Pentecost, upon which occasion the apostle Peter referred to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the twelve apostles as "this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel" (Acts 2:17f).... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Joel 2:28

Joel 2:28. Afterward— Kimchi says, that this is the same as, In the last days, Isa 2:2 and it is explained by St. Peter, Act 2:17 of the times of the Gospel. The rabbies affirm, that wherever the words occur, they denote the time of the Messiah; and therefore they refer this prophesy expressly to his days, and make it descriptive of that event which is spoken of Isaiah 11:9. The earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord. This is unquestionably the true meaning; and though the things here... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Joel 2:28

28. afterward—"in the last days" (Isaiah 2:2) under Messiah after the invasion and deliverance of Israel from the northern army. Having heretofore stated the outward blessings, he now raises their minds to the expectation of extraordinary spiritual blessings, which constitute the true restoration of God's people (Isaiah 44:3). Fulfilled in earnest (Acts 2:17) on Pentecost; among the Jews and the subsequent election of a people among the Gentiles; hereafter more fully at the restoration of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Joel 2:28-29

After this, namely, after the deliverance from the northern invader just described, God promised to pour out His Spirit on all the Israelites without gender, age, class, or position distinctions. Other similar promises identify the Israelites as the recipients of the Spirit (e.g., Ezekiel 36:27; Ezekiel 39:29; Zechariah 12:10), and here "your sons and daughters" (i.e., Israelites) are the object of this blessing. God never gave His Spirit to unbelievers, so believing Israelites are in view.... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Joel 2:28-32

A. Israel’s spiritual renewal and deliverance 2:28-32 read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Joel 2:1-32

Repentance followed by RestorationJoel 2:1-17 are another description of the locust plague. An alarm is sounded as though the Day of Jehovah had come (Joel 2:1-3). The advance of the locusts into the city is described under the figure of an invading army (Joel 2:4-11). A message to the penitent is given from Jehovah (Joel 2:12-14), and a call is issued for a fast of supplication (Joel 2:15-17). Then follow the announcements that Jehovah has had pity on His people, and that He will remove the... read more

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