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Signs of Upheaval
Commentators suggest the 'sun turning to darkness' is powerful, metaphorical language for immense societal upheaval and political collapse. Scholars like Calvin and Gill see it representing the fall of kingdoms and religious systems, serving as a sign of God's judgment on a nation, with the destruction of Jerusalem often cited as a historical example.
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Joel
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Albert Barnes
On Joel 2:31
18th Century
Theologian
Before the great and terrible Day of the Lord come: “The days of our life are our days in which we do what we please; that will be …
Charles Ellicott
On Joel 2:30–31
19th Century
Bishop
The sun ... and the moon.— These words, recalling some of the signs in the ancient history of the Jews (especiall…
John Calvin
On Joel 2:30–31
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet seems here to contradict himself. For he had until now promised that God would deal kindly and bountifully with his people, and everyth…
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John Gill
On Joel 2:31
17th Century
Pastor
The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into
blood
Not by eclipses, as Ab…
Matthew Henry
On Joel 2:28–32
17th Century
Minister
The promise began to be fulfilled on the day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit was poured out, and it was continued in the converting grace and mi…