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◄ Joel 1:20►

New International Version
Even the wild animals pant for you; the streams of water have dried up and fire has devoured the pastures in the wilderness.

New Living Translation
Even the wild animals cry out to you because the streams have dried up, and fire has consumed the wilderness pastures.

English Standard Version
Even the beasts of the field pant for you because the water brooks are dried up, and fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness.

Berean Standard Bible
Even the beasts of the field pant for You, for the streams of water have dried up, and fire has consumed the open pastures.

King James Bible
The beasts of the field cry also unto thee: for the rivers of waters are dried up, and the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness.

New King James Version
The beasts of the field also cry out to You, For the water brooks are dried up, And fire has devoured the open pastures.

New American Standard Bible
Even the animals of the field pant for You; For the stream beds of water are dried up, And fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness.

NASB 1995
Even the beasts of the field pant for You; For the water brooks are dried up And fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness.

NASB 1977
Even the beasts of the field pant for Thee; For the water brooks are dried up, And fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness.

Legacy Standard Bible
Even the beasts of the field pant for You; For the water brooks are dried up, And fire has consumed the pastures of the wilderness.

Amplified Bible
Even the wild animals pant [in longing] for You; For the water brooks are dried up And fire has consumed the pastures of the wilderness.

Christian Standard Bible
Even the wild animals cry out to you, for the river beds are dried up, and fire has consumed the pastures of the wilderness.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Even the wild animals cry out to You, for the river beds are dried up, and fire has consumed the pastures of the wilderness.

American Standard Version
Yea, the beasts of the field pant unto thee; for the water brooks are dried up, and the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness.

Contemporary English Version
Wild animals have no water because of you; rivers and streams are dry, and pastures are parched.

English Revised Version
Yea, the beasts of the field pant unto thee: for the water brooks are dried up, and the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Even wild animals long for you. Streams run dry. Fire has burned up the open pastures.

Good News Translation
Even the wild animals cry out to you because the streams have become dry.

International Standard Version
The livestock also cries out to you, because their water sources have evaporated and because fire has consumed the open pastures.

NET Bible
Even the wild animals cry out to you; for the river beds have dried up; fire has destroyed the grassy pastures.

New Heart English Bible
Yes, the animals of the field pant to you, for the water brooks have dried up, And the fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness.

Webster's Bible Translation
The beasts of the field cry also to thee: for the rivers of waters are dried up, and the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Even the beasts of the field pant for You, for the streams of water have dried up, and fire has consumed the open pastures.

World English Bible
Yes, the animals of the field pant to you, for the water brooks have dried up, and the fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
Also the livestock of the field long for You, "" For dried up have been streams of water, "" And fire has consumed lovely places of a wilderness!”

Young's Literal Translation
Also the cattle of the field long for Thee, For dried up have been streams of water, And fire hath consumed comely places of a wilderness!'

Smith's Literal Translation
Also the beasts of the field will look up to thee: for the channels of waters were dried up, and the fire devoured the habitations of the desert.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Yea and the beasts of the field have looked up to thee, as a garden bed that thirsteth after rain, for the springs of waters are dried up, and fire hath devoured the beautiful places of the wilderness.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Yes, and even the beasts of the field have gazed up at you, like the dry ground thirsting for rain, because the fountains of waters have dried up, and fire has devoured the beauty of the wilderness.

New American Bible
Even the animals in the wild cry out to you; For the streams of water have run dry, and fire has devoured the wilderness pastures.

New Revised Standard Version
Even the wild animals cry to you because the watercourses are dried up, and fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Also the beasts of the field cry out to thee because the ponds of water are dried up, and the fire has devoured the camps of shepherds in the wilderness.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Also the beast of the wilderness bellows to you, because the brook of waters is dried up and fire has consumed the dwellings of the wilderness!

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
Yea, the beasts of the field pant unto Thee; For the water brooks are dried up, And the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the cattle of the field have looked up to thee: for the fountains of waters have been dried up, and fire has devoured the fair places of the wilderness.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

A Call to Repentance
…19To You, O LORD, I call, for fire has consumed the open pastures and flames have scorched all the trees of the field.20Even the beasts of the field pant for You,for the streams of water have dried up,and fire has consumed the open pastures.

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Cross References

Romans 8:22
We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until the present time.

Psalm 42:1
For the choirmaster. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God.

Isaiah 24:4-7
The earth mourns and withers; the world languishes and fades; the exalted of the earth waste away. / The earth is defiled by its people; they have transgressed the laws; they have overstepped the decrees and broken the everlasting covenant. / Therefore a curse has consumed the earth, and its inhabitants must bear the guilt; the earth’s dwellers have been burned, and only a few survive. ...

Hosea 4:3
Therefore the land mourns, and all who dwell in it will waste away with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air; even the fish of the sea disappear.

Jeremiah 14:4-6
The ground is cracked because no rain has fallen on the land. The farmers are ashamed; they cover their heads. / Even the doe in the field deserts her newborn fawn because there is no grass. / Wild donkeys stand on barren heights; they pant for air like jackals; their eyes fail for lack of pasture.”

Amos 8:13
In that day the lovely young women—the young men as well—will faint from thirst.

Habakkuk 3:17-18
Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls, / yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!

Matthew 24:7
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.

Revelation 8:7
Then the first angel sounded his trumpet, and hail and fire mixed with blood were hurled down upon the earth. A third of the earth was burned up, along with a third of the trees and all the green grass.

Psalm 104:21
The young lions roar for their prey and seek their food from God.

Isaiah 33:9
The land mourns and languishes; Lebanon is ashamed and decayed. Sharon is like a desert; Bashan and Carmel shake off their leaves.

Ezekiel 14:13-21
“Son of man, if a land sins against Me by acting unfaithfully, and I stretch out My hand against it to cut off its supply of food, to send famine upon it, and to cut off from it both man and beast, / then even if these three men—Noah, Daniel, and Job—were in it, their righteousness could deliver only themselves, declares the Lord GOD. / Or if I send wild beasts through the land to leave it childless and desolate, with no man passing through it for fear of the beasts, ...

Luke 21:11
There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven.

Mark 13:8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, as well as famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.

Job 38:41
Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God as they wander about for lack of food?

Treasury of Scripture

The beasts of the field cry also to you: for the rivers of waters are dried up, and the fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness.

cry.

Job 38:41
Who provideth for the raven his food? when his young ones cry unto God, they wander for lack of meat.

Psalm 104:21
The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God.

Psalm 145:15
The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.

the rivers.

1 Kings 17:7
And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land.

1 Kings 18:5
And Ahab said unto Obadiah, Go into the land, unto all fountains of water, and unto all brooks: peradventure we may find grass to save the horses and mules alive, that we lose not all the beasts.

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Joel 1

1.Joel, declaring various judgments of God, exhorts to observe them,
8.and to mourn.
14.He prescribes a solemn fast to deprecate those judgments.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Even the beasts of the field pant for You
This phrase highlights the severity of the drought and devastation in the land, affecting not only humans but also animals. In biblical times, animals were crucial for agriculture and daily life, symbolizing the interconnectedness of creation. The imagery of animals panting suggests desperation and a natural world in distress, echoingRomans 8:22, where creation groans for redemption. This reflects the idea that all creation is dependent on God and suffers under the curse of sin.

for the streams of water have dried up
Water is a symbol of life and blessing throughout Scripture. The drying up of streams signifies a withdrawal of God's favor and a direct consequence of the people's sin, as seen inDeuteronomy 28:23-24, where drought is a curse for disobedience. In the ancient Near East, water sources were vital for survival, and their absence would lead to economic and social collapse. This also foreshadows the spiritual thirst that can only be quenched by Christ, the living water (John 4:10-14).

and fire has consumed the open pastures
Fire consuming pastures indicates widespread destruction, possibly from locusts or divine judgment. In the Bible, fire often represents purification or judgment (e.g.,Malachi 3:2-3). The open pastures, essential for grazing livestock, being destroyed, underscores the totality of the calamity. This devastation serves as a call to repentance, urging the people to turn back to God. It also prefigures the ultimate judgment and renewal of creation, as seen in2 Peter 3:10-13, where the earth will be refined by fire.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Joel
The prophet who authored the book, delivering God's message to the people of Judah during a time of crisis.

2.Beasts of the Field
Represents the animals affected by the drought and devastation, symbolizing the widespread impact of God's judgment.

3.Streams of Water
Natural sources of life and sustenance that have dried up, indicating severe drought and divine judgment.

4.Fire
A destructive force that has consumed the pastures, symbolizing the intensity of the calamity faced by the land.

5.Wilderness
The uncultivated land that has been ravaged by fire, representing the desolation resulting from the judgment.

Teaching Points

Dependence on God
Just as the beasts pant for water, we must recognize our dependence on God for spiritual sustenance and life.

Consequences of Sin
The drought and fire symbolize the consequences of sin and disobedience, reminding us to live in accordance with God's will.

Creation's Groaning
The suffering of the land and animals reflects the broader groaning of creation, pointing to the need for redemption and restoration through Christ.

Urgency of Repentance
The devastation described in Joel calls for urgent repentance and turning back to God, emphasizing the importance of aligning our lives with His purposes.

Intercession for the Land
As believers, we are called to intercede for our communities and the environment, seeking God's mercy and restoration.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Joel 1:20?

2.How does Joel 1:20 highlight God's provision during times of drought and need?

3.What can we learn about creation's dependence on God from Joel 1:20?

4.How does Joel 1:20 connect with Romans 8:22 about creation's groaning?

5.In what ways can we intercede for our land as seen in Joel 1:20?

6.How can Joel 1:20 inspire us to trust God in environmental crises?

7.What is the significance of animals crying out to God in Joel 1:20?

8.How does Joel 1:20 reflect God's relationship with nature?

9.Why does Joel emphasize the suffering of animals in 1:20?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Joel 1?

11.What is the Lake of Fire?

12.What does the Bible say about the end times?

13.What does the Bible say about the world's end?

14.Is Hell real and eternal?

What Does Joel 1:20 Mean

Even the beasts of the field

• Joel highlights that God’s judgment on the land is so severe that it reaches beyond people to the animal kingdom (cf.Jonah 4:11;Psalm 104:21).

• The phrase underscores creation’s dependence on its Creator.Romans 8:22 reminds us that “the whole creation groans.”

• The inclusion of “even” stresses that if the dumb animals recognize their need, God’s covenant people should all the more perceive the seriousness of their sin-induced calamity.

Pant for You

• “Pant” pictures desperate longing—animals gasping for relief, instinctively turning toward the only source of help: the Lord (Psalm 42:1-2;Jeremiah 14:6).

• Joel draws an implicit contrast: if beasts cry out to God, how much more should His people respond in repentant prayer (Joel 2:12-13).

• The verse affirms that God attends to the cries of all creation, reinforcing His sovereign care (Psalm 145:15-16).

Streams of water have dried up

• Drought is a covenant curse listed inDeuteronomy 28:23-24, signaling divine discipline for national disobedience.

• Physical dryness mirrors spiritual barrenness; Israel’s abandonment of the Lord has led to literal parched land (Jeremiah 2:13;Amos 4:7-8).

• The drying streams also foreshadow the greater Day of the Lord described later in Joel (Joel 2:31), urging repentance before final judgment.

Fire has consumed the open pastures

• Wildfires, whether natural or exacerbated by drought, complete the devastation, leaving no sustenance for livestock or people (Isaiah 24:6;Amos 7:4).

• Fire often symbolizes judgment throughout Scripture (Numbers 11:1;2 Peter 3:7). Here it is both literal destruction and a sign of God’s righteous wrath against sin.

• The “open pastures” once represented provision and blessing; their consumption underscores the total loss that follows unrepented sin (Joel 1:19).

summary

Joel 1:20 portrays creation itself crying out under God’s judgment: animals pant, water is gone, and fire ravages the land. These vivid images reveal the far-reaching consequences of sin, call God’s people to urgent repentance, and affirm that every part of creation ultimately depends on the Lord for mercy and restoration.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(20)The beasts of the field cry also unto thee.--The prophet has cried to God; the very beasts echo that cry, "looking up" to Him. As yet, man seems dumb.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Even
גַּם־(gam-)
Conjunction
Strong's 1571:Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

the beasts
בַּהֲמ֥וֹת(ba·hă·mō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 929:A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal

of the field
שָׂדֶ֖ה(śā·ḏeh)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7704:Field, land

pant
תַּעֲר֣וֹג(ta·‘ă·rō·wḡ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 6165:To long for

for You,
אֵלֶ֑יךָ(’ê·le·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, to

for
כִּ֤י(kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunction

the streams
אֲפִ֣יקֵי(’ă·p̄î·qê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 650:Containing, a tube, a bed, valley of a, stream, a strong thing, a hero

of water
מָ֔יִם(mā·yim)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4325:Water, juice, urine, semen

have dried up,
יָֽבְשׁוּ֙(yā·ḇə·šū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3001:To be ashamed, confused, disappointed, to dry up, wither

and fire
וְאֵ֕שׁ(wə·’êš)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular
Strong's 784:A fire

has consumed
אָכְלָ֖ה(’ā·ḵə·lāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 398:To eat

the open
הַמִּדְבָּֽר׃(ham·miḏ·bār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4057:A pasture, a desert, speech

pastures.
נְא֥וֹת(nə·’ō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 4999:Habitation, house, pasture, pleasant place

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OT Prophets: Joel 1:20 Yes the animals of the field pant (Jl Joe.)