Joel 2:27

Authorized King James Version

And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the LORD your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וִידַעְתֶּ֗ם
H3045
And ye shall know
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#2
כִּ֣י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#3
בְקֶ֤רֶב
H7130
that I am in the midst
properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
#4
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#5
אָ֔נִי
H589
i
#6
וַאֲנִ֛י
H589
i
#7
יְהוָ֥ה
H3068
and that I am the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#8
אֱלֹהֵיכֶ֖ם
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
וְאֵ֣ין
H369
a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
#10
ע֑וֹד
H5750
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
#11
וְלֹא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#12
יֵבֹ֥שׁוּ
H954
be ashamed
properly, to pale, i.e., by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
#13
עַמִּ֖י
H5971
and none else and my people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#14
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

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Joel. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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