Joel 3:16

Contemporary English Version 1995

From the heart of Jerusalem the Lord roars like a lion, shaking the earth and sky. But the Lord is a fortress, a place of safety for his people Israel.

Cross References

Amos 1:2

and I said: When the Lord roars from Jerusalem, pasturelands and Mount Carmel dry up and turn brown.

Haggai 2:6

Soon I will again shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land.

Jeremiah 16:19

Our Lord, you are the one who gives me strength and protects me like a fortress when I am in trouble. People will come to you from distant nations and say, “Our ancestors worshiped false and useless gods,

Isaiah 42:13

The Lord is marching out like an angry soldier, shouting with all his might while attacking his enemies.

Proverbs 18:10

The Lord is a mighty tower where his people can run for safety—

Ezekiel 38:19

and in my anger I will send a terrible earthquake to shake Israel.

Isaiah 51:16

I have told you what to say, and I will keep you safe in the palm of my hand. I spread out the heavens and laid foundations for the earth. Now I say, “Jerusalem, your people are mine.”

Psalm 61:3

You are a strong tower, where I am safe from my enemies.

Revelation 16:18

There were flashes of lightning, roars of thunder, and the worst earthquake in all history.

Psalm 18:2

You are my mighty rock, my fortress, my protector, the rock where I am safe, my shield, my powerful weapon, and my place of shelter.

Isaiah 33:16

They will live in a fortress high on a rocky cliff, where they will have food and plenty of water.

Psalm 29:11

Pray that our Lord will make us strong and give us peace.

1 Samuel 15:29

Besides, the eternal God of Israel isn't a human being. He doesn't tell lies or change his mind.”

Revelation 11:19

The door to God's temple in heaven was then opened, and the sacred chest could be seen inside the temple. I saw lightning and heard roars of thunder. The earth trembled and huge hailstones fell to the ground.

Revelation 11:13

At that same moment there was a terrible earthquake that destroyed a tenth of the city. Seven thousand people were killed, and the rest were frightened and praised the God who rules in heaven.

Hebrews 12:26

When God spoke the first time, his voice shook only the earth. This time he has promised to shake the earth once again, and heaven too.

Zechariah 10:12

I'll strengthen my people because of who I am, and they will follow me. I, the Lord, have spoken!

Amos 3:8

Everyone is terrified when a lion roars— and ordinary people become prophets when the Lord God speaks.

Hosea 11:10

I, the Lord, will roar like a lion, and my children will return, trembling from the west.

Zechariah 10:6

I will strengthen the kingdoms of Judah and Israel. And I will show mercy because I am the Lord, their God. I will answer their prayers and bring them home. Then it will seem as though I had never rejected them.

Isaiah 33:21

Our wonderful Lord will be with us! There will be deep rivers and wide streams safe from enemy ships.

Jeremiah 17:17

I trust you for protection in times of trouble, so don't frighten me.

Nahum 1:7

The Lord is good. He protects those who trust him in times of trouble.

Haggai 2:7

I will shake the nations, and their treasures will be brought here. Then the brightness of my glory will fill this temple.

Zechariah 9:12

and offer you hope. Return to your fortress, because today I will reward you with twice what you had.