Joel 2:26

And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.

Cross-reference

Joel 2:20 Historical context

Joel 2:20 describes the removal of the locust army, which is the cause for the abundant provision and praise that follows in this verse.

Joel 2:21 Historical context

Joel 2:21 calls the land to rejoice because the Lord will do great things—the same great deeds praised in this verse.

Joel 2:19 Parallel

Joel 2:19 already promised grain, wine, oil and no scorn, reiterating the same restoration as Joel 2:26.

Joel 2:27 Parallel

Joel 2:27 repeats 'never again will my people be shamed' and adds knowledge of God, continuing the same promise.

In Nehemiah 9:25, the people ate and were filled with abundance—mirroring Joel's promise of eating plenty and being satisfied, both celebrating God's provision.

Isaiah 62:9 Parallel

Isaiah 62:9 says those who harvest will eat and praise the LORD—the same pairing of eating and praising found in Joel's promise of restored blessing.

Isaiah 54:4 Parallel

In Isaiah 54:4, God assures Israel they will not be ashamed or disgraced — echoing Joel's promise of no shame for God's restored people.

Micah 6:14 Contrast

Micah 6:14 warns 'you shall eat, but not be satisfied'—the direct opposite of Joel's abundant satisfaction, contrasting covenant blessing with curse.

In Zephaniah 3:11, the remnant will not be put to shame for their past rebellions — similar to Joel's assurance that God's people will never be shamed.

Romans 5:5 Parallel

In Romans 5:5, hope does not put us to shame because God's love is poured out — using the same 'no shame' language from Joel's promise.

Psalm 22:26 Allusion

Psalm 22:26 directly parallels: 'The afflicted shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek him shall praise the LORD'—the same sequence of satisfaction and praise.

Psalm 13:6 Parallel

Psalm 13:6 uses the same phrase 'dealt bountifully with me'—a direct parallel to Joel's praise for God's wondrous dealing.

Deuteronomy 26:11 calls for rejoicing in every good thing God gives, directly paralleling the satisfaction and praise in Joel.

Romans 9:33 Parallel

In Romans 9:33, believers in Christ will not be put to shame — quoting Isaiah, but the phrase directly parallels Joel's promise to God's people.

Deuteronomy 12:18 repeats the command to eat and rejoice before the Lord, emphasizing the same worshipful celebration of God's provision.

In Romans 10:11, everyone who believes in Christ will not be put to shame — a New Testament echo of Joel's assurance of no shame.

Deuteronomy 12:7 describes eating before the Lord and rejoicing in His blessing—the same pattern of feasting and worship found here.

Deuteronomy 8:10 commands blessing God after eating and being satisfied — Joel 2:26 directly echoes this command in a restoration context.

Deuteronomy 6:12 warns not to forget the LORD who delivered — Joel 2:26 promises praise for God's wondrous deeds.

Deuteronomy 6:11 warns against forgetting God after eating and being full — Joel shows the proper response of praise.

Leviticus 26:26 is the curse of eating without satisfaction — Joel 2:26 reverses it with the promise of plenty and praise.

Leviticus 26:5 promises abundant harvests and eating to the full — Joel 2:26 fulfills that covenant blessing after restoration.

1 John 2:28 Parallel

In 1 John 2:28, abiding in Christ ensures we are not ashamed at His coming — expanding Joel's 'never put to shame' to the final judgment.

Ezekiel 36:30 promises increased fruit so no disgrace from famine, directly matching Joel's removal of shame and abundance.

Psalm 126:3 Related theme

Psalm 126:3 continues 'The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad'—matching Joel's joy and praise for God's wondrous deeds.

Isaiah 25:1 Related theme

Isaiah 25:1 praises God for wonderful things—aligns with Joel's call to praise God who has dealt wondrously.

Isaiah 1:19 Parallel

Isaiah 1:19 promises eating the good of the land for obedience, paralleling Joel's promise of plenty after repentance.

Psalm 126:2 Related theme

Psalm 126:2 describes nations saying 'The LORD has done great things'—similar to Joel's theme of God's wondrous acts leading to joy.

Psalm 72:18 Related theme

Psalm 72:18 praises God who alone does wondrous things—reinforcing Joel's call to praise God for His wonders.

Deuteronomy 26:10 shows bringing firstfruits and worshipping—a ritual parallel to the praise for wondrous deeds in Joel.

Deuteronomy 12:12 extends the rejoicing to include all household members and the Levite, mirroring the communal joy in God's presence.

In Leviticus 25:19, the same promise of eating your fill from the land appears, linking covenant blessing to the restoration in Joel.

Genesis 33:11 Related theme

In Genesis 33:11, Jacob speaks of God dealing graciously and having enough—echoing Joel's theme of plenty and God's wondrous provision.

1 Timothy 4:3–5 Related theme

1 Timothy 4:3-5 affirms that all food is sanctified by thanksgiving, reinforcing the link between eating and praising God seen here.