Habakkuk 3:16, Habakkuk 3:2 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Habakkuk 3:16-19

Within the compass of these few lines we have the prophet in the highest degree both of trembling and triumphing, such are the varieties both of the state and of the spirit of God's people in this world. In heaven there shall be no more trembling, but everlasting triumphs. I. The prophet had foreseen the prevalence of the church's enemies and the long continuance of the church's troubles; and the sight made him tremble, Hab. 3:16. Here he goes on with what he had said Hab. 3:2; ?I have heard... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Habakkuk 3:16

When I heard, my belly trembled ,.... His bowels, his heart within him, at the report made of what would come to pass in future time; and not so much at hearing of the judgments of God that should come upon the enemies of his Church, antichrist and his followers; though even these are awful and tremendous to good men; see Psalm 119:120 but upon hearing what troubles and distresses would come upon the churches of Christ, previous to these, afterwards called a day of trouble in this verse,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Habakkuk 3:16

When I heard, my belly trembled - The prophet, having finished his account of the wonders done by Jehovah, in bringing their fathers from Egypt into the promised land, now returns to the desolate state of his countrymen, who are shortly to be led into captivity, and suffer the most grievous afflictions; and although he had a sure word of prophecy that they should be ultimately delivered, yet the thoughts of the evils they must previously endure filled his soul with terror and dismay; so that... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Habakkuk 3:16

Verse 16 Those interpreters are mistaken in my view, who connect the verb, “I have heard,” with the last verse, as though the Prophet had said, that he had conceived dread from those evidences of God’s power: for the Prophet had no occasion to fear in regarding God as armed with unexpected power for the salvation of his people; there was no reason for such a thing. Hence these things do not agree together. But he returns again to that dread which he had entertained on account of God’s voice in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:1-19

Part II . PSALM OR PRAYER OF HABAKKUK . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:3-18

God in history. On reading these verses containing the ode of Habakkuk we find that they abound in historical allusions. The prophet recalled to mind the Divine interpositions both in mercy and in judgment which had taken place in the bygone days, and in the light of them contemplated the position and prospects of his people in his own time. This course was a very customary one with the Hebrew bards. They were eminently patriotic, and delighted to touch upon the national experiences of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:9-16

An ideal theophany: 4. The glorious interposition of the Deity. I. NATURE 'S HOMAGE TO THE JUDGE . ( Habakkuk 3:10 , Habakkuk 3:11 .) Jehovah's presence on that great and terrible day will be attested by a succession of marvels. 1 . Wonders in the earth. 2 . Wonders in the sea . The tempest of waters passed by, the deep uttered his voice, and lifted up his hands on high" ( Habakkuk 3:10 ). These words possibly allude to what occurred both in the Flood and in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:16

When I heard. "When" is better omitted. "I heard" the report of thee (vex. 2). The LXX . refers to Habakkuk 2:1 , rendering, "I watched." If the former part is the paean of the congregation, the present is the prophet's own utterance expressive of his dismay at the prospect before him. My belly trembled. My inmost part, my inward self, trembled with fear (comp. Isaiah 16:11 ). My lips quivered at the voice. My lips quivered with fear at the voice of God that sounded in me ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:16

Horror of God. "When I heard, my belly trembled; my lips quivered at the voice: rottenness entered into my bones, and I trembled in myself, that I might rest in the day of trouble: when he cometh up unto the people, he will invade them with his troops." "Having finished the poetic rehearsal of the mighty acts of Jehovah on behalf of his people in ancient times, which he had composed in order to inspire the pious with unshaken confidence in him as their covenant God, Habakkuk reverts to the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:16-17

§ 4. The contemplation of the Divine judgments produces in the people of God at first, fear and trembling at the prospect of chastisement read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Habakkuk 3:16-19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Habakkuk 3:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Habakkuk 3:16

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Habakkuk 3:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:1-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:3-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:9-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:16-17

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