A hollow or low tract of land between hills or mountains. The literal, geographical location of this valley is likely the kidron valley on the east side of jerusalem. And they are gathered there in the valley of decision joel 3. If we should pray in all situations, we should certainly pray in times of decisionmaking. Life is all about decisions of life or death,good or evil. One hebrew definition of a valley refers to a deep place that exists between parallel mountain ridges. The lord roars from zion, and utters his voice from jerusalem, and the heavens and the earth quake. They gathered spils for 3 whole days, and assembled in the valley of berachah and gave thanks to jehovah for winning the battle with the assembled armies of the ammonites, moabites, seirites and assyrians. The lord is near in the valley of descision all about god.
The lord is near in the valley of descision robert bushman 8808 multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision. Nobse study bible name list suggests a root in the word ish meaning man in the sense of a function man of such and such. A low extended plain, usually alluvial, penetrated or washed by a river. The valley of jehoshaphat is the same as the valley of decision. Bible verses about valley listed in order of popularity. The valley of the connecticut is remarkable for its fertility and beauty. More insights from your bible study get started with logos bible software for free. And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of olives, which is before jerusalem on the east, and the mount of olives shall cleave in the midst thereof toward the east and toward the west, and there shall be a very great valley. That is a consistent experiential pattern in the lives of saints throughout the bible and the history of the church. Clarify share report asked july 01 20 anonymous via gotquestions.
The scene of jehovahs signal inflictions on zions enemies joel 3. One preacher was offered a lot of money if he would. And he led me around among them, and behold, there were very many on the surface of the valley, and behold, they were very dry. While watching an imax movie about jerusalem they showed a version of this picture and i knew that must be a gahee. We believe the bible is for everyone so we are working towards the day when everyone can access the bible in the language and medium of their choice. The people of god typically experience the preciousness of god more in seasons of privation in hardship or need than in seasons of prosperity. The book of joel describes this event as a gathering of all of the. The same as the valley of jehoshaphat, that is, the valley of judgment see on 15joe 3. It was the scene of jehovah s signal inflictions on zion s enemies 1. A valley is a low stretch of land between hills, especially one that has a river flowing. Dictionaries eastons bible dictionary decision, valley of decision, valley of n a name given to the valley of jehoshaphat q. The people of israel scoff at hezekiah 2 chronicles 30.
The valley of vision is a gahee and its root word is gevah 1466, which means arrogance or lifting up with pride. Youngs literal translation multitudes, multitudes are in the valley of decision, for near is the day of jehovah in the valley of decision. The place is called the valley of decision, because in it the cause would be decided between god and his enemies, and there he would execute judgment upon them. Valley of decision encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. When you go through the valley 1 draw close to the shepherd. The hand of the lord was upon me, and he brought me out in the spirit of the lord and set me down in the middle of the valley. The decision of whether or not to call on the name of the lord has far reaching implications. Following gods guidance in decision making will help you to avoid potential pitfalls.
For the day of the lord is near in the valley of decision joel 3. Today, you are not deciding on dealing with national emergencies or whether or not to send troops into harms way. Since jehoshaphats name means the lord judges, possibly this newly opened valley is so named because of the lords judgment there. It makes us wonder if the people we see every day will be standing on the right side of the. For the day of the lord is near in the valley of decision. For the day of yahweh is near, in the valley of decision. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. Valley of decision definition and meaning bible dictionary. The prodigal son said, i will arise and climb the mountain back home. There are many still in the valley of decision joel 3. We can see it, for example, in each of todays passages. Valley definition and meaning collins english dictionary. The valley of decision is a name given to the valley of jehoshaphat as the vale of the sentence.
The valley of decision, is not a place where men are making decisions for or against the lord, the valley of decision is the place where the decision is already made, by the lord, it is the valley of gods judgment on the nations, the place of execution of judgment. In verses 1416, the prophet joel responds to this scene by saying, multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision. All the way through the bible, the importance of this decision is stressed. Clarke commentary barnes notes biblical illustrator coffman commentaries. Decision valley of in the bible king james version.
What does it mean to walk through the valley of the shadow of death. The bible mentions the valley of jehoshaphat only twice and identifies it as the final place where god will destroy the nations. The power of decision a sermon journal thoughtshades. The valley has been traditionally identified with the kidron, but the location remains a problem. United bible societies ubs is a global network of bible societies working in over 200 countries and territories across the world. Joel goes on to say, multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision. As to the drift of the subject, there is no ambiguity. Houbigant reads, the valley of excision, that is, of cutting off.
The sun and the moon are darkened, and the stars withdraw their shining. Which is why christians pray strange things like this. Here are ten bible verses to help you when youre in the valley. It is the location of jehovahs inflictions on zions enemies. The valley of decision sermon by dorothy napier, joel 3.
T he valley of decision will be a great turning point in the history of israel, and indeed the whole world. Most successful people made life changing decisions while in the valley. The latter in turn seems to be a symbolical name of a valley near jerusalem which is to be the place of gods ultimate judgment on the nations gathered to attack jerusalem. In jehoshaphats day, jerusalem rejoiced in their great and miraculous victory. Decision, valley of definition and meaning bible dictionary. But in the day of the valley of decision, god reverses the scripture, he. As i look at it, charats means to cut, it means to sharpen and thus, to decide. Without can not be used by it self, meaning that it has to be minimum one more condition included allat least one,etc. The waster shall come upon every city, and no city shall escape but the valley shall perish, and the plain shall be destroyed jer. The name issachar consists of two parts, although the origin and meaning of the first part is disputed.
What i mean is, the valley of decision makes us see other people differently. Popular bible verses about valley top verses bible. New living translation thousands upon thousands are. The valley of decision is a biblical name given to the valley of jehoshaphat by the prophet joel. The prophet joel makes mention of a valley of jehoshaphat, where god will gather all nations, saying, for there i will sit to judge all the surrounding nations, and the harrowing, multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision. Valley valleys are designated, in the original language, by certain terms which signify, when used in that sense, what is more or less profane in worship.
Still, as the jfb commentary points out, it may be that valley of jehoshaphat connotes more than just the kidron. When you go through deep waters, i will be with you. Although some choices last a lifetime, most require daily, deliberate reminders. Joshua used both history and geography to reignite a dedication to the lord. Whats more, although the decision to believe in jesus occurs one time, the decision to obey him occurs todayand every day. He enters the shadows with us and can use those shadow moments to draw us closer to him.