Holy Scripture

Joel 2:11

A church father on this verse
“But since these are light perceived by the senses, which are said in Moses to have come into existence on the fourth day, they are not the true light because they enlighten the things on the earth. The Savior, on the other hand, is the light of the spiritual world because he shines on those who are rational and intell…”
Origen of Alexandria, 3th c. — COMMENTARY ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 1:161

Source: Septuagint

Original

11And the Lord shall utter his voice before his host: for his camp is very great: for the execution of his words is mighty: for the day of the Lord is great, very glorious, and who shall be able to resist it?

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In context

9They shall seize upon the city, and run upon the walls, and go up upon the houses, and enter in through the windows as thieves.

10Before them the earth shall be confounded, and the sky shall be shaken: the sun and the moon shall be darkened, and the stars shall withdraw their light.

— Joel 2:11 —

12Now therefore, saith the Lord your God, turn to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with lamentation:

13and rend your hearts, and not your garments, and turn to the Lord your God: for he is merciful and compassionate, long-suffering, and plenteous in mercy, and repents of evils.

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