Joel 3:21
For I will cleanse their blood that I have not cleansed: for the Lord dwelleth in Zion.
Cross-references
In Joel 3:17, the same promise that the LORD dwells in Zion is stated, reinforcing the reason for cleansing.
Isaiah 4:4 speaks of washing away filth and purging bloodshed from Jerusalem — the same cleansing from bloodguilt that Joel promises.
Ezekiel 48:35 names the city 'The LORD is there,' echoing Joel's declaration that God dwells in Zion.
Matthew 27:25 records the crowd taking blood on themselves — a stark contrast to Joel's promise that God will cleanse bloodguilt.
Revelation 21:3 fulfills this promise: God dwells with his people forever, the ultimate realization of Zion.
Psalm 132:14 affirms God's choice of Zion as his eternal dwelling, directly paralleling Joel's conclusion.
Jeremiah 33:8 promises full cleansing from sin, matching Joel's 'hold them innocent' — the same heart of restoration.
Zephaniah 3:15 declares the LORD in your midst and judgments removed — the same twin promise of presence and cleansing.
Ezekiel 36:25 describes God sprinkling clean water to cleanse from filthiness — parallel to Joel's cleansing of bloodguilt.
Zechariah 8:3 promises the Lord's return to dwell in Zion, echoing Joel's theme of God dwelling there. Both emphasize His presence in Jerusalem.
Jeremiah 8:19 asks 'Is the LORD not in Zion?' — a questioning echo of the same truth Joel declares.
Ezekiel 36:29 promises salvation from all uncleanness — extending the cleansing theme found in Joel's bloodguilt removal.