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

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A Promise of Physical Abundance

Commentators like John Calvin explain this verse as a direct promise of agricultural restoration. After the devastating locust plague, God answers the people's prayers by promising that the threshing floors will be full of wheat and vats will overflow with wine and oil, demonstrating His care for the physical well-being of His people.

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Joel

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Joel 2:24

16th Century

Theologian

He goes on with the same subject in this verse and shows the effects of rain; for when the earth is irrigated and satiated with sufficient moisture…

John Gill

John Gill

On Joel 2:24

17th Century

Pastor

And the floors shall be full of wheat
The churches of Christ, which will now be in Judea, and in the Gentile world, …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joel 2:15–27

17th Century

Minister

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…