Joel 2:26

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
אָכוֹל֙
H398
And ye shall eat
to eat (literally or figuratively)
#2
אָכוֹל֙
H398
And ye shall eat
to eat (literally or figuratively)
#3
וְשָׂב֔וֹעַ
H7646
and be satisfied
to sate, i.e., fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)
#4
וְהִלַּלְתֶּ֗ם
H1984
and praise
to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causativ
#5
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
שֵׁ֤ם
H8034
the name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#7
יְהוָה֙
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#8
אֱלֹ֣הֵיכֶ֔ם
H430
your God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#9
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#10
עָשָׂ֥ה
H6213
that hath dealt
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#11
עִמָּכֶ֖ם
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#12
לְהַפְלִ֑יא
H6381
wondrously
properly, perhaps to separate, i.e., distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
#13
וְלֹא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#14
יֵבֹ֥שׁוּ
H954
be ashamed
properly, to pale, i.e., by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
#15
עַמִּ֖י
H5971
with you and my people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#16
לְעוֹלָֽם׃
H5769
shall never
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection