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"Be glad then, you children of Zion, And rejoice in Yahweh, your God; For he gives you the former rain in just measure, And he causes the rain to come down for you, The former rain and the latter rain, As before.
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Rejoice in the Giver
The verse calls God's people to rejoice not just in the restored rains and harvests, but "in the Lord your God." Commentators like John Calvin stress that true spiritual joy is fixed on God as the Giver, distinguishing it from the temporary satisfaction that comes from material blessings alone. Our ultimate gladness should be in our relationship with Him.
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Joel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Be glad then and rejoice in the Lord your God - All things had been restored for their sakes; they were to rejoice, not chiefly in …
19th Century
Anglican
You children of Zion — that is, they were called upon to manifest their rejoicings in the place where the trumpet had been sounded…
16th Century
Protestant
He now also exhorts the Jews to rejoice, but in a way different from that of the land and of the beasts. Rejoice, he says, in your God…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Be glad then, you children of Zion The people of the Jews, and especially the spiritual and believing part of them; …
The priests and rulers are to appoint a solemn fast. The sinner's supplication is, "Spare us, good Lord." God is ready to help his people, and he w…
