Book of Joel

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A book of the Old Testament: "Book of Joel" is one of the books of the Nevi'im (Prophets) in the Hebrew Bible and of the Prophetic books in the Christian Old Testament. It is a short prophetic text attributed to the prophet Joel.

Usage
  • The Book of Joel is a prophetic text.
  • Scholars analyze the themes of repentance and divine judgment in the Book of Joel.
  • The locust plague described in the Book of Joel is often interpreted both literally and symbolically.
Advanced Usage
  • "Joel": Often used alone to refer to the book, especially in theological or scholarly contexts.
    • The prophecy of Joel contains powerful imagery.
  • "The prophecy of Joel": A common alternative phrasing.
    • We studied the prophecy of Joel in our scripture class.
Variants and Related Words
  • Joel: The shortened, most common reference to the book.
  • Prophet Joel: Refers to the attributed author, but by extension can refer to the book itself.
Synonyms
  • The Prophecy of Joel
  • Joel (when context clearly indicates the biblical book)
Notes
  • As a proper noun referring to a specific text, it does not have phrasal verbs or idioms.
  • It is always capitalized: Book of Joel.
Noun
  1. an Old Testament book telling Joel's prophecies

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