Joel 2:19

19 He answered them: "Now I am going to give you grain and wine and olive oil, and you will be satisfied. Other nations will no longer despise you.

Joel 2:19 Meaning and Commentary

Joel 2:19

Yea, the Lord will answer and say unto his people
By his prophets, as Kimchi: or, "the Lord answered and said" F1; while they were praying and weeping, or as soon as they cried unto him; or, however, praying to him, they might assure themselves that he heard them, and would answer them both by words and deeds: behold, I will send you corn, and wine, and oil;
that is, cause the earth to bring forth corn, as wheat and barley, and the vines and olive trees to bring forth grapes and olives, from which wine and oil might be made: this is, according to some interpreters, to be understood of an abundance of spiritual blessings: and ye shall be satisfied therewith;
or, "with it"; with each and every of the above things, corn, wine, and oil; they should not only have them, but have enough of them, even to satiety: and I will no more make you a reproach among the Heathen;
for want of food, and as if forsaken of God. The Targum is,

``and I will not give you any more the reproaches of famine among the people;''
see ( Joel 2:17 ) .
FOOTNOTES:

F1 (Neyw) "et respondit", Piscator, Drusius, Burkius.

Joel 2:19 In-Context

17 The priests, serving the Lord between the altar and the entrance of the Temple, must weep and pray: "Have pity on your people, Lord. Do not let other nations despise us and mock us by saying, "Where is your God?' "
18 Then the Lord showed concern for his land; he had mercy on his people.
19 He answered them: "Now I am going to give you grain and wine and olive oil, and you will be satisfied. Other nations will no longer despise you.
20 I will remove the locust army that came from the north and will drive some of them into the desert. Their front ranks will be driven into the Dead Sea, their rear ranks into the Mediterranean. Their dead bodies will stink. I will destroy them because of all they have done to you.
21 "Fields, don't be afraid, but be joyful and glad because of all the Lord has done for you.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.