Habakkuk 3

Habakkuk 3:1

Prayer Prayer in the O.T. is in contrast with prayer in the N.T. in two respects: (1) In the former the basis of prayer is a covenant of God, or an appeal to his revealed character as merciful, gracious, etc. In the latter the basis is relationship: “When ye pray, say, Our Father” Matthew 6:9. (2) A comparison, e.g. of the prayers of Moses and Paul, will show that one was praying for an earthly people whose dangers and blessings were earthly; the other for a heavenly people whose dangers and blessings were spiritual.

Habakkuk 3:7

Cushan Or, Ethiopia.

Habakkuk 3:11

at the light Or, thine arrows walked in the light, etc.

Habakkuk 3:17

Although i.e. despite the afflictions of Israel in dispersion, the prophet will rejoice because of the Lord, as yet to return to His temple.