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    A name from Scripture

    Joel

    JO-ul

    Meaning

    Yahweh is God

    Hebrew origin · Boy · First in Joel

    What it points to

    Joel's name boldly declares 'Yahweh is God.' His prophecy of the Spirit's outpouring reminds us that God's ultimate desire is not ritual performance but heart-level transformation through His Spirit dwelling in all believers.

    Verses · King James Version

    “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy.”

    Joel 2:28

    “Rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness.”

    Joel 2:13

    Most used in the 1980s (US records)

    biblesundays.com · King James Version

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