Habakkuk 3:18
Habakkuk 3:18 in Multiple Translations
yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!
Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
Yet I will rejoice in Jehovah, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
Still, I will be glad in the Lord, my joy will be in the God of my salvation.
still I will be happy in the Lord, joyful in the God of my salvation.
But I will reioyce in the Lord: I will ioy in the God of my saluation.
Yet I, in Jehovah I exult, I do joy in the God of my salvation.
yet I will rejoice in the LORD. I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!
Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
But I will rejoice in the Lord: and I will joy in God my Jesus.
I will rejoice because I know Yahweh. I will be joyful because Yahweh my God is the one who saves me!
Berean Amplified Bible — Habakkuk 3:18
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Habakkuk 3:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/אֲנִ֖י
בַּ/יהוָ֣ה
אֶעְל֑וֹזָה
אָגִ֖ילָה
בֵּ/אלֹהֵ֥י
יִשְׁעִֽ/י
וַ/אֲנִ֖י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Conj | Pron
בַּ/יהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
אֶעְל֑וֹזָה
ʻâlaz
H5937
to exult
V-Qal-1cs
אָגִ֖ילָה
gîyl
H1523
to rejoice
V-Qal-1cs
בֵּ/אלֹהֵ֥י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Prep | N-mp
יִשְׁעִֽ/י
yeshaʻ
H3468
salvation
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Habakkuk 3:18
וַ/אֲנִ֖י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
בַּ/יהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֶעְל֑וֹזָה
ʻâlaz
H5937
"to exult"
V-Qal-1cs
To exult means to jump for joy or rejoice triumphantly. It is used in the Bible to describe feelings of great happiness or celebration, like in Psalm 108:7 where it says God will exult over his people.
Definition: (Qal) to exult, rejoice, triumph
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: be joyful, rejoice, triumph. See also: 2 Samuel 1:20; Proverbs 23:16; Psalms 28:7.
אָגִ֖ילָה
gîyl
H1523
"to rejoice"
V-Qal-1cs
This Hebrew word means to rejoice or be glad, often expressing strong emotions like joy or fear, as seen in the KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, exult, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to tremble (from fear)
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: be glad, joy, be joyful, rejoice. See also: 1 Chronicles 16:31; Proverbs 23:25; Psalms 2:11.
בֵּ/אלֹהֵ֥י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
יִשְׁעִֽ/י
yeshaʻ
H3468
"salvation"
N-ms | Suff
Refers to salvation or deliverance, like in Psalm 119:123 where the writer asks for salvation from God, and can also mean prosperity or victory.
Definition: 1) deliverance, salvation, rescue, safety, welfare 1a) safety, welfare, prosperity 1b) salvation 1c) victory
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: safety, salvation, saving. See also: 2 Samuel 22:3; Psalms 51:14; Psalms 12:6.
Study Notes — Habakkuk 3:18
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- Context
- Cross References
- Habakkuk 3:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Habakkuk 3:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Habakkuk 3:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Habakkuk 3:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Habakkuk 3:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on Habakkuk 3:18
- Cambridge Bible on Habakkuk 3:18
- Barnes' Notes on Habakkuk 3:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Habakkuk 3:18
- Sermons on Habakkuk 3:18
Context — Habakkuk Rejoices
16I heard and trembled within; my lips quivered at the sound. Decay entered my bones; I trembled where I stood. Yet I must wait patiently for the day of distress to come upon the people who invade us.
17Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls,
18yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!
19GOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights! For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 13:15 | Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face. |
| 2 | Philippians 4:4 | Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! |
| 3 | Micah 7:7 | But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me. |
| 4 | Isaiah 61:10 | I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. |
| 5 | Isaiah 12:2 | Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” |
| 6 | Romans 5:2–3 | through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; |
| 7 | Psalms 25:5 | Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You. |
| 8 | Psalms 46:1–5 | God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah There is a river whose streams delight the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. God is within her; she will not be moved. God will help her when morning dawns. |
| 9 | Luke 1:46–47 | Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! |
| 10 | Psalms 118:14–15 | The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor! |
Habakkuk 3:18 Summary
[Habakkuk 3:18 means that even when things seem really tough, we can still be happy and joyful because of our relationship with God. This is because we trust in His goodness and faithfulness, as seen in Psalm 100:5, where it says that God is good and His love endures forever. We can rejoice in Him because He is our salvation, and that gives us a deep sense of peace and security, as stated in Proverbs 29:25, where it says that the fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be kept safe.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to exult in the Lord?
To exult in the Lord means to rejoice or triumph in Him, even in the midst of difficult circumstances, as seen in Habakkuk 3:18, and is similar to the joy expressed in Psalm 13:5-6, where David trusts in God's mercy and sings to Him.
How can I rejoice in God when everything seems to be going wrong?
The key to rejoicing in God, even in hard times, is to focus on His character and promises, rather than our circumstances, as Habakkuk 3:18 shows, and to remember that God is our salvation, as stated in Psalm 62:1-2.
What is the difference between rejoicing in the Lord and rejoicing in worldly things?
Rejoicing in the Lord is a deep, spiritual joy that comes from knowing and trusting in God, as seen in Habakkuk 3:18, whereas rejoicing in worldly things is a fleeting, superficial happiness that can quickly fade, as warned against in 1 John 2:15-17.
How can I apply Habakkuk 3:18 to my own life?
You can apply Habakkuk 3:18 to your life by choosing to focus on God's goodness and faithfulness, even when faced with challenges or difficulties, and by declaring your trust in Him, as the psalmist does in Psalm 23:4, where he trusts in God's presence and guidance.
Reflection Questions
- What are some things in my life that make it hard for me to rejoice in the Lord, and how can I shift my focus to trust in Him?
- In what ways can I declare my trust in God's salvation, like Habakkuk does in this verse?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of joy and trust in God, even when everything around me seems to be falling apart?
- What are some Bible verses or promises that I can cling to when I'm struggling to rejoice in the Lord, and how can I use them to strengthen my faith?
Gill's Exposition on Habakkuk 3:18
Yet I will rejoice in the Lord,.... In the Word of the Lord, as the Targum; the essential Word of the Lord, the Lord Jesus Christ; in his person, the greatness and glory of it; in his offices, as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Habakkuk 3:18
Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation. Yet I will rejoice. The prophet speaks in the name of his people.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Habakkuk 3:18
As for my part, I will, saith the prophet, rejoice; look for joy, expect matter of rejoicing in the Lord, who will preserve a remnant and redeem them, who will rebuke Babylon, and will very strangely destroy it. I will joy in the God of my salvation: the prophet renews his own faith, and confirms ours. All shall end in salvation to him and believers.
Trapp's Commentary on Habakkuk 3:18
Habakkuk 3:18 Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.Ver. 18. Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation] This joy of the Lord was the prophet s strength, and kept his head above all waters of affliction, Nehemiah 8:10. So it was David’ s at the sack of Ziklag, 1 Samuel 30:6, when Saul at the same time for want of it ran first to the witch, and thence to the sword’ s point. A good man hath God for his portion; and if any occasion of discontent or trouble befall him he retireth into his counting house, and there seeth himself so well stored with unlosable graces and invaluable privileges that he cannot be greatly moved, Psalms 62:2. His soul in greatest straits can magnify the Lord, and his spirit rejoice in God his Saviour. Disquieted he may be sometimes for a season, till he hath recollected and better bethought himself. We are staggering, saith the apostle, but not wholly sticking, 2 Corinthians 4:8, for not the evenest weights but at their first putting into the balance do somewhat sway both parts thereof, not without some show of inequality, which yet after some little motion do settle themselves in a meet poise and posture.
Ellicott's Commentary on Habakkuk 3:18
(18) Yet—i.e., in spite of all the afflictions predicted in Habakkuk 3:17. We are reminded of St. Paul’s expression of confidence in Romans 8:37.
Cambridge Bible on Habakkuk 3:18
18. Yet I will rejoice in the Lord] Comp. Psalms 5:11; Psalms 32:11; Psalms 33:1; Isaiah 61:10. In spite of calamities the people will joy in God; though earthly blessings perish He remains their portion. The joy is partly a present one in the possession of God, as Psalms 73:23, “Nevertheless I am continually with thee”; and partly one of hope in His salvation; Psalms 18:46; Micah 7:7; Isaiah 17:12 ff.
Barnes' Notes on Habakkuk 3:18
Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. - The words are very impressive, as they stand in the Hebrew.
Whedon's Commentary on Habakkuk 3:18
Habakkuk 3:17-19 contain one of the most sublime expressions of confidence in Jehovah found anywhere in the Old Testament. If the above suggested interpretation of 16b is correct, Habakkuk 3:17 becomes the natural continuation.
Sermons on Habakkuk 3:18
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I Will Joy in the God of My Salvation by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes that true joy is a choice made through faith rather than a mere feeling. He encourages believers to rise above their struggles and choose to praise God, eve |
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Shouting by Samuel Logan Brengle | Samuel Logan Brengle emphasizes the transformative power of shouting and praising God, arguing that it can break the devil's hold over individuals and congregations. He illustrates |
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The Right to Joy by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the importance of rejoicing in God's help and finding joy in His presence, emphasizing that as faithful followers of Christ, nothing can destroy |
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The Lord My Joy by Octavius Winslow | Octavius Winslow emphasizes the profound joy that comes from recognizing the Lord as our portion and salvation. He encourages believers to rejoice always, highlighting that true jo |
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The Call of God - a Loving Father in Heaven by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of finding comfort and consolation in God during times of tribulation. He highlights the repetition of the words "comfort" and |
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The Abrahamic Faith (2 of 2) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and maintaining the covenant with God. They highlight how divorce within the church reflects a loss of the se |
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The Battle for Life (2 of 2) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of preaching the word of God with authenticity and power. He emphasizes that preaching is not about charisma or personal chara |