Bible Commentary

Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil! 9 11. Second woe: the Chaldean’s rapacity and self-aggrandisement 9. coveteth an evil covetousness ] gaineth evil gains for his house. His “house” is his family … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Habakkuk 2:9”

Because thou hast spoiled many nations, all the remnant of the people shall spoil thee; because of men’s blood, and [for] the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell therein. 8. remnant of the people ] the peoples. The most natural meaning is, all the other peoples in contrast with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Habakkuk 2:8”

Shall they not rise up suddenly that shall bite thee, and awake that shall vex thee, and thou shalt be for booties unto them? 7. that shall bite thee ] Such is the usual sense of the word, which is used of the serpent, Gen 49:17; Num 21:8-9; cf. Mic 3:5. The term is employed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Habakkuk 2:7”

Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that increaseth [that which is] not his! how long? and to him that ladeth himself with thick clay! 6 8. First woe: the Chaldean lust of conquest 6. Shall not all these ] i.e. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Habakkuk 2:6”

Yea also, because he transgresseth by wine, [he is] a proud man, neither keepeth at home, who enlargeth his desire as hell, and [is] as death, and cannot be satisfied, but gathereth unto him all nations, and heapeth unto him all people: 5. Yea also transgresseth by wine ] A.V. is hardly a rendering of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Habakkuk 2:5”

Behold, his soul [which] is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith. 4. Hab 2:4 gives the contents of the vision. The present text reads: Behold his soul is puffed up, it is not upright in him; But the righteous shall live by his faithfulness. The term … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Habakkuk 2:4”

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. 3. Hab 2:3 further explains the reason both for writing the vision and for writing it plainly. The vision bears upon … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Habakkuk 2:3”

And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make [it] plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. 2. upon tables ] upon the tablets. The art. refers either to the customary use of such tablets for public notices (Isa 8:1), or to the tablets to be taken in this … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Habakkuk 2:2”

I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved. 1. stand upon my watch ] i.e. I will take my stand upon my place of watching (Isa 21:8; 2Ch 7:6), parallel to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Habakkuk 2:1”

Shall they therefore empty their net, and not spare continually to slay the nations? 17. A despairing question and appeal to Heaven. Shall they their net ] Shall he his net? Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Shall they therefore empty their net, and not spare continually to slay the nations? – The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Habakkuk 1:17”