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"So you will know that I am Yahweh, your God, Dwelling in Zion, my holy mountain. Then Jerusalem will be holy, And no strangers will pass through her any more.

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Knowing God by Experience

Commentators like Calvin explain that this verse promises a future where believers will move from knowing God by faith to knowing Him by experience. After periods of trial where God may seem distant, His manifest presence and protection will become so undeniable that His people will have tangible, experiential proof that He is their God.

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Joel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Joel 3:17

18th Century

Theologian

God Himself wondrously joins His own words to those of the prophet, and speaks to His own people; So (literally, and) you shall know,<…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joel 3:17

19th Century

Bishop

No strangers pass through her.— Strangers signify the aliens who had previously oppressed. They are like the spots and wrinkles which woul…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Joel 3:17

16th Century

Theologian

This is a confirmation of the preceding doctrine. Ye shall know, he says, that I am your God. The Prophet intimates that the favo…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Joel 3:17

17th Century

Pastor

So shall you know that I [am] the Lord your God dwelling in
Zion, my holy mountain

Matthew Henry

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…