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Joel 2:18
New American Bible (Revised Edition)

The Lord Relents. 18 Then the Lord grew jealous[a] for his land and took pity on his people.

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  1. 2:18 Jealous: the Hebrew word describes the passionate empathetic bond the Lord has with Israel. The people’s wholehearted participation in Joel’s call for fasting and prayer sparks the Lord’s longing to protect and love his people Israel. This desire moves him to withhold punishment and to send the blessing of v. 14 instead.
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