Joel

[joh-uhl]

noun

1. a Minor Prophet of the postexilic period.

2. a book of the Bible bearing his name.

3. a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “the Lord is God.”

Joel

/ ˈdʒəʊəl /

noun

1. a Hebrew prophet

2. the book containing his oracles

Example Sentences

Mr. Coen is of course best known as a filmmaker, having won four Oscars for his collaborations with his brother, Joel, on “No Country for Old Men” and “Fargo.”

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Right-wing pastor and podcaster Joel Webbon’s reply was more blunt: “Go back home and worship your sand demons. Get out of my country.”

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Visitors can also explore a jungle wall of wild grasses made of nylon, plastic and polyester by Madagascan artist Joel Andrianomearisoa.

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But sociologist Joel Best, who studies Halloween safety, confirms there are no verified cases of serious harm to children from a stranger’s Halloween candy.

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The Welsh Conservatives' housing spokesperson Joel James said the Welsh government "continues to miss its 20,000 affordable homes target".

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