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God's Ironic Challenge
Commentators explain that this call to "prepare war" is a form of divine irony. God is not genuinely encouraging the nations, but rather challenging them to muster their greatest strength. This highlights His supreme confidence and power, as He summons His enemies to a battle they are destined to lose, demonstrating that no human power can successfully stand against the Almighty.
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Joel
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Albert Barnes
On Joel 3:9
18th Century
Theologian
Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles - God, having previously said that He would “gather all nations,” now, by a solemn irony, bids …
Charles Ellicott
On Joel 3:9
19th Century
Bishop
Prepare war—Literally, sanctify war. It was to be taken up deliberately, and after due religious rites, according to the …
John Calvin
On Joel 3:9–11
16th Century
Theologian
Some think these words were announced so that the people, terrified by their evils, would not become completely dejected. They derive this meaning:…
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John Gill
On Joel 3:9
17th Century
Pastor
Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles This decree of God, concerning the deliverance of his church; and the destruction of …
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…