Joel 3:17 · KJV

"So shall ye know that I am the LORD your God dwelling in Zion, my holy mountain: then shall Jerusalem be holy, and there shall no strangers pass through her any more."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁵The sun and the moon shall be darkened, and the stars shall withdraw their shining.

¹⁶The LORD also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but the LORD will be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel.

¹⁷So shall ye know that I am the LORD your God dwelling in Zion, my holy mountain: then shall Jerusalem be holy, and there shall no strangers pass through her any more.

¹⁸And it shall come to pass in that day, that the mountains shall drop down new wine, and the hills shall flow with milk, and all the rivers of Judah shall flow with waters, and a fountain shall come forth of the house of the LORD, and shall water the valley of Shittim.

¹⁹Egypt shall be a desolation, and Edom shall be a desolate wilderness, for the violence against the children of Judah, because they have shed innocent blood in their land.

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Reflection Questions

How does knowing God dwells among His people affect your faith?

What does it mean for you that Jerusalem is called holy?

When have you felt a special connection to a place of worship?

Life Application

faith

Recognize places of worship as sacred spaces where you can encounter God.

community

Engage with your local church community to foster a sense of belonging.

Places in This Verse

Zion(Mount Zion, Jerusalem today)

Zion is a significant hill in Jerusalem, symbolizing the city itself and God's dwelling place among His people.

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital of Israel, Jerusalem is a city with profound religious significance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Connection to Jesus

divine attribute

God's declaration of being the Lord your God highlights His unchanging nature, which is fulfilled in Jesus.

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