ハバクク書 3:18 JC

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Habakkuk 3:16-19

A Plea for Mercy v. 16. When I heard, my belly trembled, namely, with terror at the revelation of the mighty judgment of Jehovah, my lips quivered at the voice, so that he was unable to steady them; rottenness entered into my bones, a feeling of overpowering weakness, and I trembled in myself that I might rest in the day of trouble, quietly, in silent submission, awaiting the day of distress. When he cometh up unto the people, he will invade them with his troops, or, "when he comes up... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Habakkuk 3:1-19

THE THEOPHANYCHAPTER 3[Title and Introduction (Habakkuk 3:1-2). The Prophet represents Jehovah as appearing in glorious Majesty on Sinai (Habakkuk 3:3-4). He describes the Ravages of the Plague in the Desert (Habakkuk 3:5). The Consternation of the Nations (Habakkuk 3:6-10). Reference to the Miracle at Gibeon (Habakkuk 3:11). Results of the Interposition of God on Behalf of his People (Habakkuk 3:12-15). Subject of the Introduction resumed (Habakkuk 3:16). The Prophet asserts his Confidence in... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Habakkuk 3:1-19

the Faith That Is Invincible Habakkuk 3:1-19 This psalm was intended to be sung by the captives during the Exile, which was near. In Habakkuk 3:3-15 there is a recital of the great events in the past. First Sinai, then the victories and deliverances of the book of Judges, the passage of the Red Sea and Jordan, the divine vengeance on the oppressors. But the prophet could not contemplate the future of the Chosen People without dismay. He longed to be at rest before those terrible Chaldean... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Habakkuk 3:1-19

In the proclamation concerning the righteous, the majesty of Jehovah and the consequent triumph of His people are set forth. It consists of a psalm which is a prayer. In the first movement the prophet declared his recognition of the divine interference, and his consequent fear. He then proceeded to celebrate the greatness of Jehovah as manifest in His dealings with His ancient people. The last section of the psalm expressed the fear and the faith of the just. The contemplation of the... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:17-18

REJOICING IN GOD ( A Harvest Sermon)‘Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.’ Habakkuk 3:17-Job :We are rejoicing to-day in the bounty of God. We are thanking Him, as it is meet we should, because He has once more opened His hand... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Habakkuk 3:17-18

‘For though the fig tree will not blossom, Nor will fruit be in the vines, The produce of the olive will fail, And the fields will yield no food, The flock will be cut off from the fold, And there will be no herd in the stalls, Yet will I rejoice in YHWH, I will joy in the God of my salvation.’ Habakkuk has won through to triumphant faith. He declare that although everything goes wrong around him, and invasion destroys all the necessities of life, and leaves them barren of food apart from what... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Habakkuk 3:1-19

Habakkuk 3. The Prayer of Habakkuk. Habakkuk 3:1 . Shigionoth: probably plural of shiggaion ( Psalms 7:1, p. 373). But LXX reads n e ginoth, “ on the stringed instruments” ( cf. Psalms 4:1; Psalms 6:1, etc.). Habakkuk 3:2 . The poet has both heard of and seen Yahweh’ s doings in days gone by, and prays Him anew to reveal His saving power to His people.For yarethi, “ I was afraid,” read ra’ ithi, “ I have seen” (LXX), to be taken with the following words: thus, “ I have seen Thy work,... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Habakkuk 3:17-19

Habakkuk 3:17-Psalms : . A liturgical addition, expressing perfect trust in Yahweh even amid loss and grief (cf. Joel 1:17-Proverbs :). Habakkuk 3:17 . For tiphrah, “ blossom,” read probably tiphreh, “ bear fruit” (LXX). Habakkuk 3:19 . From Psalms 18:32 f.— On the musical notes, see p. 373. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 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. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Habakkuk 3:16-19

CRITICAL NOTES.] Habakkuk 3:16. Trembled] The prophet describes his own feelings at the coming of Jehovah: first, fear and trembling; then, exulting joy (Habakkuk 3:18-19). “The alarm pervades his whole body, belly, and bones, i.e. the softer and firmer component parts of the body, lips, and feet; i.e. the upper and lower organs of the body.” Habakkuk 3:17.] The trouble of the day described. The fig and vine, the noblest fruits of earth, plantations and fields yield not; folds and stalls empty... read more