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Habakkuk 2

Habakkuk 2:11

Woe to the Chaldeans · Habakkuk 2:6–20
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Translations

Modern
For the stones will cry out from the wall, and the rafters will echo it from the woodwork.
Traditional
For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.
Literal
For a stone from the wall will cry out, and a beam from the timbers will answer it:
Latin
Quia lapis de pariete clamabit, et lignum, quod inter juncturas ædificiorum est, respondebit.

Original

Hebrew
English
For the stones will cry out from the wall, and the rafters will echo it from the woodwork.

Notes

Habakkuk 2:9–11

In the second taunt song, the Babylonians face condemnation for their dishonest actions. They used deceit to gain resources for building large houses, which cost them their lives.

Habakkuk 2:6–20

Five taunt songs describe God's future judgment on the Babylonians and others who act violently and unjustly (Habakkuk 2:6–8, 9–11, 12–14, 15–17, 18–20). God lets them bring about their own destruction. Those who suffer will repeat these taunts when the wicked face judgment (see Habakkuk 1:14–17). Each taunt includes:

  • a statement of sorrow,

  • a judgment, and

  • the reason for God's judgment.

Habakkuk 2:2–20

God answers Habakkuk's second complaint (Habakkuk 1:12–2:1) but does not explain why he chose the Babylonians. Instead, he assures Habakkuk that he will punish all violence and injustice.

Theme notes and profiles

Human Confusion and God’s Purpose

Events

Glossary

Bloodguilt Book of Habakkuk Riches

Topics

Houses: Built of Stone and Wood Oppression: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Rulers: Wicked Sin: Known to God Walls: Frequently Made of Stone and Wood Together