Joe 2:16 | JFB | STEP | 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.