Joe 2:10 | TNotes | STEP | 2:10 The quaking of the earth and the heavens is a typical sign of theophany, an appearance of God (see Exod 19:16-19 ; Isa 13:13 ; Nah 1:5-6 ). The darkening of the sun and moon symbolizes divine judgment (Isa 13:9-11 ).

bExod 19:16-19►

cIsa 13:13►

dNah 1:5-6►

eIsa 13:9-11►

‏ Joel 2:10

2:10 ^a The quaking of the earth and the heavens is a typical sign of theophany, an appearance of God (see Exod 19:16-19 ^b; Isa 13:13 ^c; Nah 1:5-6 ^d). The darkening of the sun and moon symbolizes divine judgment (Isa 13:9-11 ^e).