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Habakkuk 2

Habakkuk 2:3

The LORD Answers Again · Habakkuk 2:1–5
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Translations

Modern
For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay.
Traditional
For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.
Literal
For is yet the vision for an appointed time, and it breathes of the end, and it will not lie; if it lingers, wait for it, because it will surely come and will not delay.
Latin
Quia adhuc visus procul; et apparebit in finem, et non mentietur: si moram fecerit, exspecta illum, quia veniens veniet, et non tardabit.

Original

Hebrew
English
For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay.

Notes

Habakkuk 2:3

it will surely come: At a future time known only to the Lord, he will step into earth's history and bring it to a proper end. He will support the righteous and judge the wicked. God's people must wait patiently, knowing that the divine plan is on schedule (see Hebrews 10:35–38).

Habakkuk 2:2–5

Habakkuk's mission was to tell people that God's justice may seem slow, but it will definitely come.

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.

Events

Glossary

Book of Habakkuk Perseverance

Topics

Being Delayed Church Vision Destiny Faith: Enjoined God's Timing Interpreting Dreams Prophecy: (Respecting Individuals, See Under Their Names): Sure Fulfillment of Purpose in Life Setting Goals The Changing of Seasons The Seasons Changing Timing Vessels Waiting for the Fulfillment of his Word Waiting on the Lord Waiting Upon God: For: The Fulfillment of his Word