Habakkuk 1:5
Habakkuk 1:5 in Multiple Translations
“Look at the nations and observe— be utterly astounded! For I am doing a work in your days that you would never believe even if someone told you.
¶ Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for I will work a work in your days, which ye will not believe, though it be told you.
Behold ye among the nations, and look, and wonder marvellously; for I am working a work in your days, which ye will not believe though it be told you.
See among the nations, and take note, and be full of wonder: for in your days I am doing a work in which you will have no belief, even if news of it is given to you.
Look around at the nations, watch and be surprised and amazed. Something is going to happen in your time that you wouldn't believe even if you were told.
Beholde among the heathen, and regarde, and wonder, and maruaile: for I will worke a worke in your dayes: yee will not beleeue it, though it be tolde you.
Look ye on nations, and behold and marvel greatly. For a work He is working in your days, Ye do not believe though it is declared.
“Look among the nations, watch, and wonder marvelously; for I am working a work in your days which you will not believe though it is told you.
Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvelously: for I will work a work in your days, which ye will not believe though it be told you .
Behold ye among the nations, and see: wonder, and be astonished: for a work is done in your days, which no man will believe when it shall be told.
Yahweh replied to me, “I know that what you say is true, but look around at what is happening in the other nations; if you look, you will be amazed, because I am doing something during this time that you would not believe would happen, even if someone told you about it.
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Habakkuk 1:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
רְא֤וּ
בַ/גּוֹיִם֙
וְֽ/הַבִּ֔יטוּ
וְ/הִֽתַּמְּה֖וּ
תְּמָ֑הוּ
כִּי
פֹ֨עַל֙
פֹּעֵ֣ל
בִּֽ/ימֵי/כֶ֔ם
לֹ֥א
תַאֲמִ֖ינוּ
כִּ֥י
יְסֻפָּֽר
רְא֤וּ
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
בַ/גּוֹיִם֙
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
Prep | N-mp
וְֽ/הַבִּ֔יטוּ
nâbaṭ
H5027
to look
Conj | V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
וְ/הִֽתַּמְּה֖וּ
tâmahh
H8539
to astounded
Conj | V-Hithpael-Impv-2mp
תְּמָ֑הוּ
tâmahh
H8539
to astounded
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
פֹ֨עַל֙
pôʻal
H6467
work
N-ms
פֹּעֵ֣ל
pâʻal
H6466
to work
V-Qal
בִּֽ/ימֵי/כֶ֔ם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-mp | Suff
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תַאֲמִ֖ינוּ
ʼâman
H539
be faithful
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2mp
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
יְסֻפָּֽר
çâphar
H5608
to recount
V-Pual-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Habakkuk 1:5
רְא֤וּ
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
בַ/גּוֹיִם֙
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
Prep | N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
וְֽ/הַבִּ֔יטוּ
nâbaṭ
H5027
"to look"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
This verb means to look or regard something carefully. It can also mean to show favor or care for someone. In the Bible, it is used to describe how God looks at his people with favor and care, as seen in Psalm 138:6.
Definition: 1) to look, regard 1a) (Piel) to look 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) tolook 1b2) to regard, show regard to, pay attention to, consider 1b3) to look upon, regard, show regard to
Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) behold, consider, look (down), regard, have respect, see. See also: Genesis 15:5; Psalms 104:32; Psalms 10:14.
וְ/הִֽתַּמְּה֖וּ
tâmahh
H8539
"to astounded"
Conj | V-Hithpael-Impv-2mp
This Hebrew word means to be amazed or stunned, like when God parts the Red Sea in Exodus. It describes a strong emotional response to something incredible. It's used in Psalm 48:5 to describe how kings are amazed by God's power.
Definition: 1) to be astounded, be stunned, be amazed, be dumbfounded 1a) (Qal) to be astounded 1b)(Hithpael) to astonish yourself, be astounded, be astonished at one another
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: be amazed, be astonished, marvel(-lously), wonder. See also: Genesis 43:33; Isaiah 13:8; Psalms 48:6.
תְּמָ֑הוּ
tâmahh
H8539
"to astounded"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
This Hebrew word means to be amazed or stunned, like when God parts the Red Sea in Exodus. It describes a strong emotional response to something incredible. It's used in Psalm 48:5 to describe how kings are amazed by God's power.
Definition: 1) to be astounded, be stunned, be amazed, be dumbfounded 1a) (Qal) to be astounded 1b)(Hithpael) to astonish yourself, be astounded, be astonished at one another
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: be amazed, be astonished, marvel(-lously), wonder. See also: Genesis 43:33; Isaiah 13:8; Psalms 48:6.
כִּי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
פֹ֨עַל֙
pôʻal
H6467
"work"
N-ms
A work or deed is what this word refers to, describing something that has been done or made. It can also mean wages or the result of an action.
Definition: 1) work, deed, doing 1a) deed, thing done 1b) work, thing made 1c) wages of work 1d) acquisition (of treasure)
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: act, deed, do, getting, maker, work. See also: Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalms 104:23; Psalms 9:17.
פֹּעֵ֣ל
pâʻal
H6466
"to work"
V-Qal
To work or do something is the meaning of this Hebrew verb, often used to describe habitual or systematic actions. It can also mean to make or practise something.
Definition: 1) to do, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do 1a2) to make
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: commit, (evil-) do(-er), make(-r), ordain, work(-er). See also: Exodus 15:17; Psalms 59:3; Psalms 5:6.
בִּֽ/ימֵי/כֶ֔ם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תַאֲמִ֖ינוּ
ʼâman
H539
"be faithful"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2mp
This Hebrew word means to be faithful or trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations. It can also mean to support or confirm something, and is used in passages like Psalm 37:3 to describe trusting in God. The concept of faithfulness is central to the book of Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to support, confirm, be faithful 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to support, confirm, be faithful, uphold, nourish 1a1a) foster-father (subst.) 1a1b) foster-mother, nurse 1a1c) pillars, supporters of the door 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be established, be faithful, be carried, make firm 1b1a) to be carried by a nurse 1b1b) made firm, sure, lasting 1b1c) confirmed, established, sure 1b1d) verified, confirmed 1b1e) reliable, faithful, trusty 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to stand firm, to trust, to be certain, to believe in 1c1a) stand firm 1c1b) trust, believe Aramaic equivalent: a.man (אֲמַן "to trust" H0540)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: hence, assurance, believe, bring up, establish, [phrase] fail, be faithful (of long continuance, stedfast, sure, surely, trusty, verified), nurse, (-ing father), (put), trust, turn to the right. See also: Genesis 15:6; Job 24:22; Psalms 12:2.
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
יְסֻפָּֽר
çâphar
H5608
"to recount"
V-Pual-Imperf-3ms
This word refers to a scribe or secretary who records or inscribes information. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who counts or enumerates things. The KJV translates it as 'scribe, tell, writer'.
Definition: v 1) to count, recount, relate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to count (things) 1a2) to number, take account of, reckon 1b) (Niphal) to be counted, be numbered 1c) (Piel) to recount, rehearse, declare 1c1) to recount (something), rehearse 1c2) to talk 1c3) to count exactly or accurately 1d) (Pual) to be recounted, be rehearsed, be related
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer. See also: Genesis 15:5; Esther 8:9; Psalms 2:7.
Study Notes — Habakkuk 1:5
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- Habakkuk 1:5 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Habakkuk 1:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Habakkuk 1:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Habakkuk 1:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Habakkuk 1:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Habakkuk 1:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Habakkuk 1:5
- Cambridge Bible on Habakkuk 1:5
- Barnes' Notes on Habakkuk 1:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Habakkuk 1:5
- Sermons on Habakkuk 1:5
Context — The LORD’s Answer
3Why do You make me see iniquity? Why do You tolerate wrongdoing? Destruction and violence are before me. Strife is ongoing, and conflict abounds.
4Therefore the law is paralyzed, and justice never goes forth. For the wicked hem in the righteous, so that justice is perverted.
5“Look at the nations and observe— be utterly astounded! For I am doing a work in your days that you would never believe even if someone told you.
6For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans — that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own. 7They are dreaded and feared; from themselves they derive justice and sovereignty.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acts 13:40–41 | Watch out, then, that what was spoken by the prophets does not happen to you: ‘Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish! For I am doing a work in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.’ ” |
| 2 | Lamentations 4:12 | The kings of the earth did not believe, nor any people of the world, that an enemy or a foe could enter the gates of Jerusalem. |
| 3 | Isaiah 29:14 | Therefore I will again confound these people with wonder upon wonder. The wisdom of the wise will vanish, and the intelligence of the intelligent will be hidden. ” |
| 4 | Jeremiah 5:12–13 | They have lied about the LORD and said: “He will not do anything; harm will not come to us; we will not see sword or famine. The prophets are but wind, for the word is not in them. So let their own predictions befall them. ” |
| 5 | Isaiah 29:9 | Stop and be astonished; blind yourselves and be sightless; be drunk, but not with wine; stagger, but not from strong drink. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 9:25–26 | “Behold, the days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will punish all who are circumcised yet uncircumcised: Egypt, Judah, Edom, Ammon, Moab, and all the inhabitants of the desert who clip the hair of their temples. For all these nations are uncircumcised, and the whole house of Israel is uncircumcised in heart.” |
| 7 | Jeremiah 25:14–29 | For many nations and great kings will enslave them, and I will repay them according to their deeds and according to the work of their hands.’” This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, said to me: “Take from My hand this cup of the wine of wrath, and make all the nations to whom I send you drink from it. And they will drink and stagger and go out of their minds, because of the sword that I will send among them.” So I took the cup from the LORD’s hand and made all the nations drink from it, each one to whom the LORD had sent me, to make them a ruin, an object of horror and contempt and cursing, as they are to this day—Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, its kings and officials; Pharaoh king of Egypt, his officials, his leaders, and all his people; all the mixed tribes; all the kings of Uz; all the kings of the Philistines: Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod; Edom, Moab, and the Ammonites; all the kings of Tyre and Sidon; the kings of the coastlands across the sea; Dedan, Tema, Buz, and all who cut the corners of their hair; all the kings of Arabia, and all the kings of the mixed tribes who dwell in the desert; all the kings of Zimri, Elam, and Media; all the kings of the north, both near and far, one after another—all the kingdoms on the face of the earth. And after all of them, the king of Sheshach will drink it too. “Then you are to tell them that this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘Drink, get drunk, and vomit. Fall down and never get up again, because of the sword I will send among you.’ If they refuse to take the cup from your hand and drink it, you are to tell them that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘You most certainly must drink it! For behold, I am beginning to bring disaster on the city that bears My Name, so how could you possibly go unpunished? You will not go unpunished, for I am calling down a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, declares the LORD of Hosts.’ |
| 8 | Jeremiah 18:18 | Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.” |
| 9 | Daniel 9:12 | You have carried out the words spoken against us and against our rulers by bringing upon us a great disaster. For under all of heaven, nothing has ever been done like what has been done to Jerusalem. |
| 10 | Zephaniah 1:2 | “I will completely sweep away everything from the face of the earth,” declares the LORD. |
Habakkuk 1:5 Summary
[Habakkuk 1:5 is a call to pay attention to what God is doing in the world, even if it seems unbelievable or unexpected. God is saying, 'Look and be amazed at what I am doing!' This is similar to what God said to Abraham in Genesis 15:5, 'Look up at the sky and count the stars - if indeed you can count them.' God is always working, even when we don't understand or see the full picture, as seen in Isaiah 55:8-9.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of work is God doing in Habakkuk 1:5?
The work God is doing in Habakkuk 1:5 is the raising up of the Chaldeans, a ruthless and impetuous nation, to execute judgment on Judah, as seen in Habakkuk 1:6. This is a fulfillment of God's promise to judge sin, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:49-50.
Why would the people not believe the work God is doing even if someone told them?
The people would not believe the work God is doing because it is beyond their expectations and understanding, much like the Israelites' lack of faith in God's power to deliver them from Pharaoh in Exodus 14:11-12. It requires faith to trust in God's sovereign plan, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Is Habakkuk 1:5 a call to observe the nations in a general sense or a specific event?
Habakkuk 1:5 is a call to observe a specific event, the rise of the Chaldeans, which is a fulfillment of God's judgment on Judah, as seen in Habakkuk 1:6. It is not a general call to observe the nations, but a specific call to witness God's sovereign work in history, similar to what is seen in Isaiah 40:15-17.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways God is working in my life that I may not fully understand or appreciate?
- How can I cultivate a sense of awe and wonder at God's sovereign work in the world, as seen in Habakkuk 1:5?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's plan, even when it seems unbelievable or difficult to understand?
- How can I balance the tension between God's sovereignty and human responsibility, as seen in Habakkuk 1:5-7?
Gill's Exposition on Habakkuk 1:5
Behold ye among the heathen, and regard,.... This is the Lord's answer to the prophet's complaint, or what he directs him to say to the Jews, guilty of the crimes complained of, which should not go
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Habakkuk 1:5
Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for I will work a work in your days, which ye will not believe, though it be told you.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Habakkuk 1:5
Behold ye: here God begins to answer the prophet, and calls for a very particular and exact consideration of the thing; see and ponder. Among the heathen; what judgments, what punishments have been executed upon the heathen, for like sins. Regard; weigh it well in all its tendency and consequence, for it is a warning to you, it assures you judgment will overtake you also. Wonder marvellously; as astonished at judgments, too great to be expressed in words, and so strange that it will seem too much to be believed. For I, the great and glorious God, the just and supreme Judge, will work a work; begin, continue, and finish a work; a work I am working, a work of equal severity and justice. In your days; it shall no more be deferred, , &c. Ye will not believe; you wicked violent oppressors will not believe, though the Lord by his prophets foretell it. Told you; described how, and by whom, and when. Behold ye: here God begins to answer the prophet, and calls for a very particular and exact consideration of the thing; see and ponder. Told you; described how, and by whom, and when.
Trapp's Commentary on Habakkuk 1:5
Habakkuk 1:5 Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for [I] will work a work in your days, [which] ye will not believe, though it be told [you].Ver. 5. Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously] Heb. Wonder, wonder. This is God’ s answer to the former expostulation, which he disliketh not, but encourageth the rest of his people to the like holy boldness. It containeth a promise to the prophet and the rest that were like affected, that he would shortly vindicate his glory and be avenged of the wicked, though he bore long with them. This that he may the better assure, he proceedeth by an elegant climax, wherein his speech getteth ground and ariseth higher and higher, that the despisers might be the more affected. "Behold, ye despisers," so St Paul after the Septuagint (whose translation he here followeth as most received, and most making for his purpose), Acts 13:41, the sense being one and the same. For I will work a work in your days] This phrase noteth the strong intention of God upon it; as Jeremiah 18:18, to devise devices, noteth strong plotting to mischief the prophet. So Christ is said to work a work, John 5:36. Many do rather play their works than work them.
This is not God-like. He is serious and thorough in his works. Which ye will not believe, though it be told you] But put off all, as those in the Gospel did, with a God forbid; and so go on in sin, till wrath come upon you to the utmost. To this day we cannot get men to believe the truth of God’ s judgments, while they hang in the threatenings; but one put-off or another they get, through self-delusion, or obstinace of heart, Lamentations 3:65, next unto which followeth, Thy curse upon them.
Ellicott's Commentary on Habakkuk 1:5
(5-11) Jehovah’s answer to Habakkuk’s complaint. These disorders are to be punished by an invasion of Chaldæaus. The appearance, character, and operations of these invaders are described.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Habakkuk 1:5
Verse 5. Behold ye among the heathen] Instead of בגוים baggoyim, among the nations or heathen, some critics think we should read בגדים bogedim, transgressors; and to the same purpose the Septuagint, Syriac, and Arabic have read; and thus it is quoted by St. Paul, Acts 13:41. But neither this, nor any tantamount reading, is found in any of the MSS. yet collated. Newcome translates, "See, ye transgressors, and behold a wonder, and perish." I will work a work in your days] As he is speaking of the desolation that should be produced by the Chaldeans, it follows, as Bp. Newcome has justly observed, that the Chaldeans invaded Judah whilst those were living whom the prophet addressed. Which ye will not believe] Nor did they, after all the declarations of various prophets. They still supposed that God would not give them up into the hands of their enemies, though they continued in their abominations! It is evident that St. Paul, in the above place, accommodates this prediction to his own purpose.
And possibly this sense might have been the intention of the Divine Spirit when he first spoke the words to the prophet; for, as God works in reference to eternity, so he speaks in reference to the same; and therefore there is an infinity of meaning in his WORD. These appear to be the words of God in answer to the prophet, in which he declares he will entirely ruin this wicked people by means of the Chaldeans.
Cambridge Bible on Habakkuk 1:5
5–11. The answer of God to the Prophet’s complaint The wrongs complained of will bring their punishment. The Lord raiseth up the Chaldeans, a bitter and hasty nation. They are irresistible; they laugh at kings, and fortresses they heap up dust and take.
Barnes' Notes on Habakkuk 1:5
Behold ye among the heathen - The whole tone of the words suddenly changes. The Jews flattered themselves that, being the people of God, He would not fulfill His threats upon them.
Whedon's Commentary on Habakkuk 1:5
JEHOVAH’S REPLY TO THE PROPHET’S CRY, Habakkuk 1:5-11.Jehovah meets the perplexity of his servant by declaring that he is not indifferent, and that punishment is about to be meted out by his agents,
Sermons on Habakkuk 1:5
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Blood Covenant - Part 4 by Bob Phillips | In this tape of the sermon series, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a broken heart and turning to God. He assures the listeners that even if their hearts have become |
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Acts 13 by Bill Gallatin | In this sermon, Pastor Bill Gallatin teaches from the Book of Acts chapter 13, starting with verse 1. He begins by emphasizing the importance of faithfully sharing the word of God |
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The Worker Approved by God by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of encountering a woman who was interested in a tract about how to get to heaven. The speaker emphasizes the need for actio |
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The Twofoldness of Divine Truth by Robert Govett | Robert Govett preaches about the twofoldness of truth in the Scripture, emphasizing the harmony of seemingly opposing doctrines found in the Bible. He explores the coexistence of G |
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Discipline and Blessing Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the desperate times we are living in and the need for people to turn to God. He highlights the serious social and moral problems we are faci |
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Adam's Irretrievable Loss by G.W. North | G.W. North discusses the profound consequences of Adam's choice to disobey God by eating the forbidden fruit, which led to the loss of wisdom and the introduction of folly into hum |
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1 Corinthians 1 by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby explores the first epistle to the Corinthians, emphasizing the distinction between being 'sanctified in Christ Jesus' and merely calling on the name of the Lord. |