The beasts of the field cry also unto thee: for the rivers of waters are dried up, and the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness.
Even the wild animals are crying out to you, God, the rivers have completely dried up, and fires have burned through all the grasslands in the wilderness.
When creation itself is crying out, you know things are seriously broken.
📚 Historical Context
The book of Joel was written by the prophet Joel to the people of Judah during a period of severe natural disasters, such as locust invasions and droughts, which were seen as signs of God's judgment on the nation's unfaithfulness. This verse specifically highlights the widespread impact of these events, with even the animals suffering from dried-up rivers and fires that destroyed the pastures, emphasizing the total devastation affecting all of creation. In the biblical narrative, these calamities served as a urgent call for the people to repent and seek God's mercy.
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