ハバクク書 2:4-5 JCB

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 2:4-5

The unjust man and the just: a contrast. I. THEIR CHARACTERS . 1 . The unjust man. 2 . The just man. II. THEIR DESTINIES . 1 . That of the unjust—death. Though not stated, this may be inferred. 2 . That of the just—life. Not necessarily life physical and temporal, because the "justified" die no less than their neighbours ( Hebrews 9:27 ); but read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 2:5

§ 7. The character of the Chaldeans in some particulars is intimated. The general proposition in the former hemistich of Habakkuk 2:4 is here applied to the Chaldeans, in striking contrast to the lot of the just in the latter clause. Yea also, because he transgresseth by wine. This should be, And moreover, wine is treacherous. A kind of proverbial saying ( Proverbs 20:1 ). Vulgate, Quomodo vinum potantem decipit. There is no word expressive of comparison in the original, though it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 2:5

Moral wrong: some of its national phases. "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." No doubt Habakkuk was reviled like the other prophets on account of his terrible predictions, as recorded in the preceding chapter (verses 6 and 11). From this verse to the nineteenth the prophet unfolds new visions... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Habakkuk 2:4

Behold, his soul which is lifted up - literally, swollen Is not upright in him - The construction is probably that of a condition expressed absolutely. Lo, swollen is it, not upright is his soul in him. We should say, “His soul, if it be swollen , puffed up, is not upright in him.” The source of all sin was and is pride. It is especially the sin of all oppressors, of the Chaldee, of antichrists, and shall be of the antichrist. It is the parent of all heresy, and of all corruption and rejection... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Habakkuk 2:5

This general rule the prophet goes on to apply in words which belong in part to all oppressors and in the first instance to the Chaldaean, in part yet more fully to the end and to antichrist. “Yea also, because he transgresseth by wine” (or better, “Yea, how much more, since wine is a deceiver , as Solomon says, Proverbs 20:1, “Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging, and whosoever erreth thereby shall not be wise;” and Proverbs 23:32, “In the end it biteth like a serpent and pierceth like an... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Habakkuk 2:4

Habakkuk 2:4 . Behold, his soul which is lifted up That does not humbly adore and acquiesce in the justice and wisdom of the divine dispensations, but contends against them, and provides for his safety in a way of his own devising. The Vulgate renders this clause, Ecce qui incredulus est, non erit recta anima ejus in semetipso, “Behold he who is unbelieving, his soul will not be right in him.” And the version of the LXX. differs still more from our translation, Εαν υποστειληται , ουκ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Habakkuk 2:5

Habakkuk 2:5. Yea also, because he Namely, the king of Babylon; transgresseth by wine Hereby Belshazzar, his city and kingdom, fell a prey to Darius and Cyrus. He is a proud man Insolent in his behaviour toward all, whether subjects, strangers, or conquered enemies; such pride shall have a fall. Neither keepeth at home Is always abroad, warring upon some nation or other. The sense, some think, would be plainer, if the words were thus translated: Moreover, like a man transgressing... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Habakkuk 2:1-5

Second complaint and answer (1:12-2:5)Habakkuk replies to God by asking a further question. If Judah is God’s people for ever, and if God is holy, how can he use Babylon to punish Judah when the Babylonians are more wicked than the Judeans (12-13)? It seems to Habakkuk that God has the same standards as the Babylonians. They treat the people of nations as if they were no better than fish in the sea - there to be caught for the fisherman’s enjoyment (14-15). The Babylonians’ power is their god.... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Habakkuk 2:4

Behold. Figure of speech Asterismos ( App-6 ), emphasizing the twofold answer to the prophet's prayer: the fate of the wicked in the coming judgment, and the preservation and eternal lot of the righteous. Supply the Ellipsis: "Behold [the proud one]". his: i.e. the Chaldean's of Habakkuk 1:0 ; or the lawless one described in Hab 1 and in the verses which follow. soul. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 . the just = a righteous one. Quoted in Romans 1:17 and Galatians 1:3 , Galatians 1:11 . Compare... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Habakkuk 2:5

transgresseth = = is transgressing, or is acting deceitfully. wine. Hebrew. yayin. App-27 . man = strong man. desire = soul. Hebrew. nephesh. hell = Sheol. See App-35 . Compare Isaiah 5:14 . is = he [is]. people = peoples read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 2:4-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 2:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 2:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Habakkuk 2:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Habakkuk 2:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Habakkuk 2:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Habakkuk 2:5

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Habakkuk 2:1-5

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Habakkuk 2:4

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Habakkuk 2:5

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