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Joel


Jo·el

noun \ˈjō(-ə)l\

Definition of JOEL

1
: the traditionally assumed author of the book of Joel
2
: a narrative and apocalyptic book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture — see bible table

Origin of JOEL

Latin, from Greek Iōēl, from Hebrew Yō'ēl
First Known Use: 14th century

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