Joe 2:16 | JFB | e4.org | 16. sanctify the congregation —namely, by expiatory rites and purification with water [CALVIN ], ( ). MAURER translates, "appoint a solemn assembly," which would be a tautological repetition of . elders . . . children —No age was to be excepted ( ). bridegroom —ordinarily exempted from public duties ( ; compare ). closet —or, nuptial bed, from a Hebrew root "to cover," referring to the canopy over it.

‏ Joel 2:16

16. sanctify the congregation—namely, by expiatory rites and purification with water [CALVIN], (Ex 19:10, 22). MAURER translates, "appoint a solemn assembly," which would be a tautological repetition of Joe 2:15.

elders . . . children—No age was to be excepted (2Ch 20:13).

bridegroom—ordinarily exempted from public duties (De 24:5; compare 1Co 7:5, 29).

closet—or, nuptial bed, from a Hebrew root "to cover," referring to the canopy over it.