New International Version Then you will know that I am in Israel, that I am the LORD your God, and that there is no other; never again will my people be shamed. New Living Translation Then you will know that I am among my people Israel, that I am the LORD your God, and there is no other. Never again will my people be disgraced. English Standard Version You shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the LORD your God and there is none else. And my people shall never again be put to shame. Berean Standard Bible Then you will know that I am present in Israel and that I am the LORD your God, and there is no other. My people will never again be put to shame. Berean Literal Bible And you⁺ will know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am YHWH your⁺ God, and there is no other; and My people will not be put to shame forever. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Then you shall know that I am in the midst of Israel: I am the LORD your God And there is no other. My people shall never be put to shame. New American Standard Bible “So you will know that I am in the midst of Israel, And that I am the LORD your God And there is no other; And My people will never be put to shame. NASB 1995 “Thus you will know that I am in the midst of Israel, And that I am the LORD your God, And there is no other; And My people will never be put to shame. NASB 1977 “Thus you will know that I am in the midst of Israel, And that I am the LORD your God And there is no other; And My people will never be put to shame. Legacy Standard Bible Thus you will know that I am in the midst of Israel, And that I am Yahweh your God, And there is no other; And My people will never be put to shame. Amplified Bible “And you shall know [without any doubt] that I am in the midst of Israel [to protect and bless you], And that I am the LORD your God, And there is no other; My people will never be put to shame. Berean Annotated Bible Then you⁺ will know that I am present in Israel (he wrestles with God) and that I am the LORD your⁺ God {YHWH Eloheikem}, and there is no other. My people will never again be put to shame. Christian Standard Bible You will know that I am present in Israel and that I am the LORD your God, and there is no other. My people will never again be put to shame. Holman Christian Standard Bible You will know that I am present in Israel and that I am Yahweh your God, and there is no other. My people will never again be put to shame. American Standard Version And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am Jehovah your God, and there is none else; and my people shall never be put to shame. Contemporary English Version Israel, you will know that I stand at your side. I am the LORD your God--there are no other gods. Never again will you be put to shame. English Revised Version And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the LORD your God, and there is none else: and my people shall never be ashamed. GOD'S WORD® Translation You will know that I am in Israel. I am the LORD your God, and there is no other. My people will never be ashamed again. Good News Translation Then, Israel, you will know that I am among you and that I, the LORD, am your God and there is no other. My people will never be despised again. International Standard Version As a result, you will know that I am in the midst of Israel; that I myself am the LORD your God— and there is none other! And my people will never be ashamed." NET Bible You will be convinced that I am in the midst of Israel. I am the LORD your God; there is no other. My people will never again be put to shame. New Heart English Bible You will know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the LORD, your God, and there is no one else; and my people will never be put to shame. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen you will know that I am present in Israel and that I am the LORD your God, and there is no other. My people will never again be put to shame. World English Bible You will know that I am among Israel, and that I am Yahweh, your God, and there is no one else; and my people will never again be disappointed. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd you have known that I [am] in the midst of Israel, "" And I [am] your God YHWH, and there is none else, "" And My people are not ashamed for all time. Berean Literal Bible And you⁺ will know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am YHWH your⁺ God, and there is no other; and My people will not be put to shame forever. Young's Literal Translation And ye have known that in the midst of Israel am I, And I am Jehovah your God, and there is none else, And not ashamed are My people to the age. Smith's Literal Translation And ye knew that I am in the midst of Israel, and I am Jehovah your God, and none else: and my people shall not be ashamed forever. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd you shall know that I am in the midst of Israel: and I am the Lord your God, and there is none besides: and my people shall not be confounded for ever. Catholic Public Domain Version And you will know that I am in the midst of Israel, and I am the Lord your God, and there is no other, and my people will not be confounded forever. New American Bible Then you will know that I am in the midst of Israel: I, the LORD, am your God, and there is no other; my people will never again be put to shame. New Revised Standard Version You shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I, the LORD, am your God and there is no other. And my people shall never again be put to shame. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd you shall know that I am in the midst of Israel and that I am the LORD your God and there is none besides me; and my people shall never be ashamed. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And you who are within Israel shall know I AM THE LIVING GOD, I AM LORD JEHOVAH your God, and there is nothing more outside of me, and my people will not be ashamed for eternity OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, And that I am the LORD your God, and there is none else; And My people shall never be ashamed. Brenton Septuagint Translation And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the Lord your God, and that there is none else beside me; and my people shall no more be ashamed for ever. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Restoration Promised…26You will have plenty to eat, until you are satisfied. You will praise the name of the LORD your God, who has worked wonders for you. My people will never again be put to shame. 27Then you will know that I am present in Israel and that I am the LORD your God, and there is no other. My people will never again be put to shame. Cross References Then you will know that I am present in Israel Exodus 29:45-46 Then I will dwell among the Israelites and be their God. / And they will know that I am the LORD their God, who brought them out of the land of Egypt so that I might dwell among them. I am the LORD their God. Ezekiel 37:27 My dwelling place will be with them; I will be their God, and they will be My people. Leviticus 26:12 I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be My people. and that I am the LORD your God, Deuteronomy 29:6 You ate no bread and drank no wine or strong drink, so that you might know that I am the LORD your God. Exodus 6:7 I will take you as My own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. Leviticus 20:7 Consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, because I am the LORD your God. and there is no other. Isaiah 44:6 Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me. Isaiah 45:5 I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will equip you for battle, though you have not known Me, Deuteronomy 4:35 You were shown these things so that you would know that the LORD is God; there is no other besides Him. My people will never again be put to shame. Isaiah 45:17 But Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation; you will not be put to shame or humiliated, to ages everlasting. Isaiah 54:4 Do not be afraid, for you will not be put to shame; do not be intimidated, for you will not be humiliated. For you will forget the shame of your youth and will remember no more the reproach of your widowhood. Zephaniah 3:19-20 Behold, at that time, I will deal with all who afflict you. I will save the lame and gather the scattered; and I will appoint praise and fame for the disgraced throughout the earth. / At that time I will bring you in; yes, at that time I will gather you. For I will give you fame and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your captives before your very eyes,” says the LORD. Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.” Leviticus 26:11-12 And I will make My dwelling place among you, and My soul will not despise you. / I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be My people. Treasury of Scripture And you shall know that I am in the middle of Israel, and that I am the LORD your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed. I am. Joel 3:17 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. Leviticus 26:11,12 And I will set my tabernacle among you: and my soul shall not abhor you… Deuteronomy 23:14 For the LORD thy God walketh in the midst of thy camp, to deliver thee, and to give up thine enemies before thee; therefore shall thy camp be holy: that he see no unclean thing in thee, and turn away from thee. that I. Isaiah 45:5,18,21,22 I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me: … Isaiah 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. Ezekiel 39:22,28 So the house of Israel shall know that I am the LORD their God from that day and forward… and my. 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. 1 Peter 2:6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. Jump to Previous Age Ashamed Disappointed Israel Midst Shame ShamedJump to Next Age Ashamed Disappointed Israel Midst Shame ShamedJoel 2 1. He shows unto Zion the terribleness of God's judgment.12. He exhorts to repentance; 15. prescribes a fast; 18. promises a blessing thereon. 21. He comforts Zion with present, 28. and future blessings. Then you will know that I am present in Israel The restoration promised after the devastation of the locust plague would reveal that the LORD had not abandoned His covenant people. His presence among Israel had been displayed in the tabernacle and temple, where He made His dwelling known in their midst. Deliverance, renewed fertility, and worship would confirm that Israel’s God was actively preserving and restoring them. God’s dwelling with His people anticipates Jesus Christ, Emmanuel, “God with us” (Matthew 1:23), and the future day when God will dwell openly with His redeemed people (Revelation 21:3). Exo 29:45-46 Then I will dwell among the Israelites and be their God.… and that I am the LORD your God, The LORD identifies Himself as Israel’s covenant God, the One who delivered them from Egypt and bound them to Himself at Sinai. His faithfulness did not rest on Israel’s merit but on His holy name and covenant promises. Israel’s recovery would demonstrate that the God who judged their sin was also the God who forgave, restored, and kept His people. Deu 29:6 You ate no bread and drank no wine or strong drink… and there is no other. The nations surrounding Israel worshiped many supposed gods connected with fertility, weather, and military power. The LORD alone governs rain, harvest, judgment, and salvation. Israel’s restored land would expose the emptiness of idols and affirm the exclusive sovereignty of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Isaiah likewise declares, “I am the LORD, and there is no other” (Isaiah 45:5). Isa 44:6 Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel… My people will never again be put to shame. The shame brought by invasion, famine, and covenant discipline would not have the final word over Israel. God promised a lasting reversal in which His people would no longer be mocked as abandoned or defeated. The immediate restoration under Joel points beyond itself to the future redemption of Israel and the Messianic kingdom. All who trust in the Lord will ultimately stand unashamed before Him, for “everyone who believes in Him will not be put to shame” (Romans 10:11). Isa 45:17 But Israel will be saved by the LORD… Persons / Places / Events 1. JoelA prophet in the Old Testament, Joel is the author of the book that bears his name. His prophecies focus on the Day of the Lord and call for repentance. 2. Israel The nation chosen by God, often representing God's covenant people. In this context, it signifies the people who will experience God's presence and deliverance. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people. 4. The Day of the Lord A significant theme in Joel, referring to a time of divine intervention, judgment, and restoration. 5. Shame A state of disgrace or humiliation. In this context, it refers to the removal of disgrace from God's people as a result of His deliverance and presence. Teaching Points God's PresenceRecognize that God's presence is a source of comfort and assurance. He is actively involved in the lives of His people. Exclusivity of God Affirm the belief in one true God. In a world of many beliefs, hold fast to the truth that there is no other God besides Yahweh. Restoration and Honor Understand that God restores and honors His people. Past shame and disgrace are removed through His redemptive work. Covenant Faithfulness Trust in God's faithfulness to His covenant promises. He remains true to His word and His people. Call to Repentance Respond to God's presence with repentance and obedience, aligning your life with His will and purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joel 2:27?2. How does Joel 2:27 affirm God's presence and faithfulness to Israel? 3. What does "I am the LORD your God" reveal about God's character? 4. How can Joel 2:27 strengthen our trust in God's promises today? 5. Connect Joel 2:27 with other scriptures about God's presence with His people. 6. How can we apply the assurance of God's presence in our daily lives? 7. How does Joel 2:27 affirm God's presence among His people? 8. What historical context surrounds Joel 2:27? 9. How does Joel 2:27 address the theme of divine faithfulness? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joel 2? What Does Joel 2:27 Mean Then you will know• God is not vague or distant; He reveals Himself in concrete acts so His people can truly “know” Him (Jeremiah 31:34; John 17:3). • The immediate context is the miraculous restoration after the locust plague—rain, grain, wine, and oil (Joel 2:18-26). When the promised abundance appears, Israel will recognize the hand of the LORD as unmistakable. • This pattern runs through Scripture: deliverance first, recognition second (Exodus 14:31; 1 Kings 18:37-39). that I am present in Israel • God’s covenant promise, “I will dwell among the Israelites and be their God” (Exodus 29:45-46), finds fresh confirmation. • His presence means protection, provision, and guidance, echoing the pillar of cloud and fire (Exodus 13:21-22) and anticipating Ezekiel’s climactic name for Jerusalem, “The LORD Is There” (Ezekiel 48:35). • Ultimately, this presence points forward to the Incarnation—“The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us” (John 1:14), and to the final dwelling of God with His people (Revelation 21:3). and that I am the LORD your God • Covenant language: “I will take you as My own people, and I will be your God” (Exodus 6:7; Leviticus 26:12). • “Your God” underscores personal relationship, not mere national identity; it invites trust and obedience (Deuteronomy 7:9). • The miracles in Joel restore confidence that the covenant is intact despite prior judgment. and there is no other • Scripture’s consistent monotheistic claim: “I am the LORD, and there is no other” (Isaiah 45:5-6; Deuteronomy 4:35). • Every rescue in redemptive history exposes false gods as powerless (1 Samuel 5:2-4; 1 Kings 18:40). • Jesus affirms the same truth: “The foremost is… ‘The Lord our God, the Lord is One’” (Mark 12:29). My people will never again be put to shame • Shame in Joel arose from famine, defeat, and mockery by surrounding nations (Joel 2:17). God pledges a reversal so complete that humiliation will be impossible. • The principle recurs: “Surely none who wait for You will be put to shame” (Psalm 25:3); “Everyone who believes in Him will not be put to shame” (Romans 10:11). • Final fulfillment arrives in the new creation where “He will wipe away every tear” (Revelation 21:4). summary Joel 2:27 promises experiential knowledge of God through unmistakable restoration. The Lord’s tangible presence in Israel reaffirms the covenant, proclaims His unrivaled deity, and guarantees permanent honor for His people. Past deliverance, present assurance, and future glory all converge in this single verse, inviting believers to trust the same faithful God today. (27) I am in the midst of Israel.—This Divine assurance, similar to that with which the book ends, prepares the way for the spiritual blessings about to be announced.Hebrew Then you will knowוִידַעְתֶּ֗ם (wî·ḏa‘·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 3045: To know that כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I אָ֔נִי (’ā·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am present in בְקֶ֤רֶב (ḇə·qe·reḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7130: The nearest part, the center Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and that I וַאֲנִ֛י (wa·’ă·nî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God, אֱלֹהֵיכֶ֖ם (’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and there is no וְאֵ֣ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle other. ע֑וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more My people עַמִּ֖י (‘am·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock will never again וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no be put to shame. יֵבֹ֥שׁוּ (yê·ḇō·šū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 954: To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed Additonal Resources Joel 2:27 Blue Letter BibleJoel 2:27 Bible Gateway Joel 2:27 Bible.com Joel 2:27 NIV |
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