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
- an Old Testament book telling Joel's prophecies