14Who knoweth but he will return, and forgive, and leave a blessing behind him, sacrifice and libation to the Lord your God?


In Context

11 And the Lord hath uttered his voice before the face of his army: for his armies are exceeding great, for they are strong and execute his word: for the day of the Lord is great and very terrible: and who can stand it?

12 Now therefore saith the Lord: Be converted to me with all your heart, in fasting, and in weeping, and in mourning.

13 And rend your hearts, and not your garments, and turn to the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, patient and rich in mercy, and ready to repent of the evil.

14 Who knoweth but he will return, and forgive, and leave a blessing behind him, sacrifice and libation to the Lord your God?

15 Blow the trumpet in Sion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly,

16 Gather together the people, sanctify the church, assemble the ancients, gather together the little ones, and them that suck at the breasts: let the bridegroom go forth from his bed, and the bride out of her bride chamber.

Joel 2:14 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:14Who knoweth [if] he will return and repent, and leave a blessing behind him; [even] a meat offering and a drink offering unto the LORD your God?

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

2:14Who knows? He may turn and have pity and leave behind a blessing- grain offerings and drink offerings for the Lord your God.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

2:14Who knoweth whether he will not turn and repent, and leave a blessing behind him, even a meal-offering and a drink-offering unto Jehovah your God?

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:14Who knoweth? He might return and repent, and leave a blessing behind him, an oblation and a drink-offering for Jehovah your God?

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

2:14Who knoweth whether he will not turn and repent, and leave a blessing behind him, even a meal offering and a drink offering unto the LORD your God?

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:14Who knoweth if he will return and repent, and leave a blessing behind him; even a meat-offering and a drink-offering to the LORD your God?

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:14Who knows? He may turn and relent, and leave a blessing behind him, even a meal offering and a drink offering to Yahweh, your God.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

2:14Who knoweth — He doth turn back, Yea — He hath repented, And He hath left behind Him a blessing, A present and libation of Jehovah your God?

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:14Who knows if he will return and repent, and leave a blessing behind him; even a meat offering and a drink offering to the LORD your God?