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A Harvest of Judgment
Commentators explain that the images of a ripe harvest and overflowing winepress are not about blessing, but about divine judgment. The 'ripeness' refers to the fullness of sin. Just as a farmer harvests when the crop is ready, God initiates judgment when wickedness has reached its peak. This imagery is echoed in the New Testament's depiction of the end times, particularly in Matthew 13 and Revelation 14.
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Joel
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Albert Barnes
On Joel 3:13
18th Century
Theologian
Put ye in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe - So Jesus says, Let both grow together until the harvest, and in the time of the…
Charles Ellicott
On Joel 3:13
19th Century
Bishop
Put you in the sickle.— In the enthusiasm of his vision the prophet crowds together metaphors to intensify the descriptio…
John Calvin
On Joel 3:13
16th Century
Theologian
When God defers his judgments while miserable men groan under their burdens, the Prophet uses a figure of speech that represents God not as delayin…
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John Gill
On Joel 3:13
17th Century
Pastor
Put you in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe
This is said to the mighty ones sent, the Christian princes, the exec…
Matthew Henry
On Joel 3:9–17
17th Century
Minister
Here is a challenge to all the enemies of God's people. There is no escaping God's judgments; hardened sinners, in that day of wrath, will be cut o…