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Don`t be afraid, you animals of the field; For the pastures of the wilderness spring up, For the tree bears its fruit. The fig tree and the vine yield their strength.
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Creation's Renewal
Commentators agree that this verse signifies a complete reversal of the curse. The same animals that suffered from the plague are now told not to fear. This restoration of nature is a direct consequence of God's reconciliation with His people, showing that when humanity is in a right relationship with God, all of creation benefits from His blessing.
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Joel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The reversal of the whole former judgment extends to humanity. The beasts of the field groaned, were perplexed, cried to God; now they are…
16th Century
Protestant
Here the Prophet turns his address to the animals; not that his instruction was suited for them, but it was a more effective mode of speaking when …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Be not afraid, you beasts of the field; which before groaned, and were perplexed for want of pasture, and cried because o…
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