Joel 3:16

New Century Version

The Lord will roar like a lion from Jerusalem; his loud voice will thunder from that city, and the sky and the earth will shake. But the Lord will be a safe place for his people, a strong place of safety for the people of Israel.

Cross References

Amos 1:2

Amos said, “The Lord will roar from Jerusalem; he will send his voice from Jerusalem. The pastures of the shepherds will become dry, and even the top of Mount Carmel will dry up.”

Haggai 2:6

“This is what the Lord All-Powerful says: ‘In a short time I will once again shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land.

Jeremiah 16:19

Lord, you are my strength and my protection, my safe place in times of trouble. The nations will come to you from all over the world and say, “Our ancestors had only false gods, useless idols that didn’t help them.

Isaiah 42:13

The Lord will march out like a strong soldier; he will be excited like a man ready to fight a war. He will shout out the battle cry and defeat his enemies.

Proverbs 18:10

The Lord is like a strong tower; those who do right can run to him for safety.

Ezekiel 38:19

With jealousy and great anger I tell you that at that time there will surely be a great earthquake in Israel.

Isaiah 51:16

I will give you the words I want you to say. I will cover you with my hands and protect you. I made the heavens and the earth, and I say to Jerusalem, ‘You are my people.’ ”

Psalm 61:3

You have been my protection, like a strong tower against my enemies.

Revelation 16:18

Then there were flashes of lightning, noises, thunder, and a big earthquake—the worst earthquake that has ever happened since people have been on earth.

Psalm 18:2

The Lord is my rock, my protection, my Savior. My God is my rock. I can run to him for safety. He is my shield and my saving strength, my defender.

Isaiah 33:16

this is the kind of person who will be safe. He will be protected as he would be in a high, walled city. He will always have bread, and he will not run out of water.

Psalm 29:11

The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.

1 Samuel 15:29

The Lord is the Eternal One of Israel. He does not lie or change his mind. He is not a human being, so he does not change his mind.

Revelation 11:19

Then God’s temple in heaven was opened. The Ark that holds the agreement God gave to his people could be seen in his temple. Then there were flashes of lightning, noises, thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm.

Revelation 11:13

In the same hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city was destroyed. Seven thousand people were killed in the earthquake, and those who did not die were very afraid and gave glory to the God of heaven.

Hebrews 12:26

When he spoke before, his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, “Once again I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.”

Zechariah 10:12

I will make my people strong, and they will live as I say,” says the Lord.

Amos 3:8

The lion has roared! Who wouldn’t be afraid? The Lord God has spoken. Who will not prophesy?

Hosea 11:10

They will go after the Lord, and he will roar like a lion. When he roars, his children will hurry to him from the west.

Zechariah 10:6

“I will strengthen the people of Judah and save the people of Joseph. I will bring them back, because I care about them. It will be as though I had never left them, because I am the Lord their God, and I will answer them.

Isaiah 33:21

There the Lord will be our Mighty One. That land is a place with streams and wide rivers, but there will be no enemy boats on those rivers; no powerful ship will sail on them.

Jeremiah 17:17

Don’t be a terror to me. I run to you for safety in times of trouble.

Nahum 1:7

The Lord is good, giving protection in times of trouble. He knows who trusts in him.

Haggai 2:7

I will shake all the nations, and they will bring their wealth. Then I will fill this Temple with glory,’ says the Lord All-Powerful.

Zechariah 9:12

You prisoners who have hope, return to your place of safety. Today I am telling you that I will give you back twice as much as before.