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Bible Commentaries
Joel 1

Darby's Synopsis of the New TestamentDarby's Synopsis

Verse 1

1:1 (g-0) * (The title of this book, 'Joel'), Said to mean, 'Jehovah is God.'

Verse 4

1:4 palmer-worm (a-4) cankerworm (a-20) Probably different species of locust, or in different stages of growth, as 'grub,' 'creeper,' 'feeder.' See Note, Psalms 105:34 . caterpillar (b-31) Or 'devourer.' see Psalms 78:46 ; some think the 'locust' in its winged state.

Verse 10

1:10 up, (c-19) Or 'is ashamed.'

Verse 12

1:12 up, (c-5) Or 'is ashamed.'

Verse 14

1:14 elders, (d-10) Or 'old men,' as ver. 2.

Verse 15

1:15 Almighty (e-18) See Note, Isaiah 13:6 .

Bibliographical Information
Darby, John. "Commentary on Joel 1". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/dsn/joel-1.html. 1857-67.
 
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