John Trapp Complete Commentary - Habakkuk 2:2
Hab 2:2 And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make [it] plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. Ver. 2. And the Lord answered me, and said ] Wisdom he had sought of God, who giveth liberally, James 1:5 ; and wisdom is granted him without hitting him in the teeth with his bold expostulations and contestations about providence. Faithful prayer never miscarrieth, but is sure of an answer, either before, as the prodigal, see Isaiah 65:24 , or in the act, as Daniel... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Habakkuk 2:1
Hab 2:1 I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved. Ver. 1. I will stand upon my watch ] To see what becomes of my prayer, and what will be the issue of my doubts and temptations about God’s providence, ruling the affairs of the world. See the note on Habakkuk 1:17 . There are spaces between our prayers and God’s answers. God hearkens what Habakkuk speaks; and Habakkuk must hearken another... read more