Joel 2:28
"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.
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Interpretation

Joel 2:28 shows a pour spirit that takes shape in workplaces and streets—listen for "men" and "happen". Entrust pour spirit by steady, quiet faithfulness—make patience ordinary. Spirit & New Life connects here: The gift of God’s Spirit renews hearts and empowers witness (Ezek 36; John 3; Acts 1–2).

Context

In Joel (Prophetic Oracle), highlighting pour spirit. Within ch. 2, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward spirit & new life. Watch the terms “men” and “happen”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Joel with Joel. Many scholars judge Joel as follows: Post‑exilic prophetic liturgy (locust plague as day of the Lord).. Scholars commonly date Joel Post‑exilic period (debated).. Spirit & New Life is especially relevant in this line.

More details
Traditional:Joel
Modern scholarship:Post‑exilic prophetic liturgy (locust plague as day of the Lord).
Date:Post‑exilic period (debated).
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Hebrew text is preserved in the Masoretic tradition with remarkable accuracy. The the Dead Sea Scrolls (found 1947-1956) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.
Cross References1
  • Acts 2:17
    'It will be in the last days, says God, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh. Your sons and your daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions. Your old men will dream dreams.
    CuratedSpirit outpoured (Acts 2:17)