2493. Ioel

Lexicon

Ioel: Joel

Original Word: Ἰωήλ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Ioel
Pronunciation: yo-EL
Phonetic Spelling: (ee-o-ale')
Definition: Joel
Meaning: Joel, the Hebrew prophet.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Joel.

Of Hebrew origin (Yow'el); Joel, an Israelite -- Joel.

see HEBREW Yow'el

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2493: Ιωηλ

Ιωηλ, ὁ, indeclinable (יואֵל whose God is Jehovah, equivalent to a worshipper of God (others, 'Jehovah is God')), Joel, the eminent prophet who according to the opinion of very many recent writers prophesied in the reign of Uzziah (cf. B. D. under the word , 3): Acts 2:16.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name יוֹאֵל (Yo'el)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 3100: יוֹאֵל (Yo'el) • The Hebrew origin of the name Joel, meaning "Yahweh is God."

Joel's prophetic writings continue to be a source of theological reflection and eschatological hope, underscoring the enduring relevance of his message in both the Old and New Testaments.

Usage: The name Ἰωήλ appears in the New Testament as a reference to the Old Testament prophet Joel. It is used in the context of quoting or referring to the prophetic writings attributed to him.

Context: • Joel in the Bible: Joel is recognized as one of the twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament. The Book of Joel is attributed to him, and it is part of the collection known as the Minor Prophets or the Twelve. The book is notable for its vivid imagery and themes of repentance, judgment, and restoration.
• Prophetic Message: Joel's prophecy is characterized by a call to repentance in the face of a devastating locust plague, which he uses as a metaphor for the coming "Day of the LORD." This day is depicted as a time of divine judgment and blessing, urging the people to return to God with sincere hearts.
• New Testament Reference: In the New Testament, the Apostle Peter quotes Joel during his sermon at Pentecost in Acts 2:16-21, where he explains the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as a fulfillment of Joel's prophecy: "And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions" (Joel 2:28, BSB).
• Theological Significance: Joel's message emphasizes the sovereignty of God and the necessity of genuine repentance. It highlights the hope of restoration and the outpouring of the Spirit, which is seen as a precursor to the eschatological fulfillment in the New Testament.

Forms and Transliterations

Ιωηλ Ἰωήλ Ioel Ioḗl Iōēl Iōḗl

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 2:16 N
GRK: τοῦ προφήτου Ἰωήλ
NAS: of through the prophet Joel:
KJV: by the prophet Joel;
INT: the prophet Joel

Strong's Greek 2493
1 Occurrence

Ἰωήλ — 1 Occ.