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Joel
A prophet who saw in a locust plague a call to repentance and foretold the outpouring of the Spirit.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Scholarly — supported scholarly belief · 1
Life, role & deeds
BibleHe read a devastating locust plague as a sign of the day of the LORD, and promised God's Spirit poured out on all flesh.
Joel 1:4; 2:28
ScholarlyPeter quoted his prophecy of the Spirit to explain the day of Pentecost.
Where in scripture
Joel“It will happen afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; and your sons and your daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams. Your young men will see visions.
Joel 2:28 — 'I will pour out my Spirit'
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.
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