ESV Reformation Study Bible – Joel 2:28
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Joel 2:28

2:28 afterward. Joel gives notice of more distant promises.

pour out. Though the word here refers primarily to the pouring out of liquids (Gen. 9:6; Ex. 4:9), it is also used of the Holy Spirit (Ezek. 39:29; Zech. 12:10) who is given to all who believe without distinction as to sex, age, or social position (1 Cor. 12:13).

prophesy . . . dream dreams . . . see visions. See Num. 12:6; Jer. 31:31–34; Ezek. 36:26–29.