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The Loss of Worshipful Joy
Commentators explain that the 'joy and gladness' were not just general happiness, but specifically the joy of worship. The harvest failure meant no offerings or firstfruits could be brought to the temple. This cut off the commanded celebrations of thanksgiving and fellowship with God, showing how deeply our joy is tied to our active worship and gratitude.
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Joel
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Albert Barnes
On Joel 1:16
18th Century
Theologian
Is not the meat cut off before our eyes? The prophet presents the immediate judgment as if it were already actually fulfilled. He s…
John Calvin
On Joel 1:16–17
16th Century
Theologian
He repeats the same thing as before, for he reproaches the Jews for being so slow to consider that the hand of God was against them. Has not th…
John Gill
On Joel 1:16
17th Century
Pastor
Is not the meat cut off before our eyes ? &c.] Such an interrogation most strongly affirms; it was a matter out of all qu…
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Matthew Henry
On Joel 1:14–20
17th Century
Minister
The sorrow of the people is turned into repentance and humiliation before God. With all the marks of sorrow and shame, sin must be confessed and la…