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Blessing Demands Praise
Commentators agree that God's restoration of physical abundance is meant to do more than just fill stomachs; it's designed to lead to heartfelt praise. Scholars like Calvin see this gratitude not as an optional extra, but as primary evidence of true repentance. When God blesses us, our praise acknowledges His hand and confirms our reconciled relationship with Him.
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Joel
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Albert Barnes
On Joel 2:26
18th Century
Theologian
And you shall eat in plenty and be satisfied - It is a punishment from God when people eat and are not satisfied (); it is man’s si…
John Calvin
On Joel 2:26
16th Century
Theologian
He now concludes what he has until now said of God’s blessing. As the Jews were starving while God was offended, so he promises that when reconcile…
John Gill
On Joel 2:26
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall eat in plentyF14; Or, "in eating eat"; most surely eat, and in great abundance; which Hebraism n…
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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…