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God Vindicates the Innocent
One primary interpretation of 'cleansing their blood' is not about forgiving sin, but about vindicating the innocent blood of God's people. In this view, God declares His persecuted followers righteous by bringing justice upon their enemies. This verse serves as a powerful promise that God sees the suffering of the faithful and will ultimately right every wrong.
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Joel
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Albert Barnes
On Joel 3:21
18th Century
Theologian
For I will cleanse her blood that I have not cleansed. The word rendered “cleansed” is not used of natural cleansing, nor is the im…
Charles Ellicott
On Joel 3:21
19th Century
Bishop
I will cleanse...—The Septuagint translates this sentence, I will avenge their blood, and not leave it unavenged—i.e.…
John Calvin
On Joel 3:21
16th Century
Theologian
The beginning of the verse is explained in various ways. Some place a stop after cleanse, in this way: “I will cleanse, yet their blood I …
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John Gill
On Joel 3:21
17th Century
Pastor
For I will cleanse their blood [which] I have not cleansed , &c.] Which some understand, as the Targum, of the Lord's, inflicting f…
Matthew Henry
On Joel 3:18–21
17th Century
Minister
There will be abundant Divine influences, and the gospel will spread speedily into the remotest corners of the earth. These events are predicted un…