Habakkuk 3:17 NIV

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 3:17

Although the fig tree shall not blossom ,.... Or rather, as the Septuagint version, "shall not bring forth fruit"; since the fig tree does not bear blossoms and flowers, but puts forth green figs at once. This was a tree common in the land of Canaan, and its fruit much in use, and for food; hence we read of cakes of figs among the provisions Abigail brought to David, 1 Samuel 25:18 so that, when there was a scarcity of these, it was a bad time: neither shall fruit be in the vines ;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Habakkuk 3:17

Although the fig tree shall not blossom - תפרח tiphrach , "shall not flourish," shall not put forth its young figs, for the fig tree does not blossom. The young figs appear as soon as the old ones are ripe, as I have often had occasion to observe. This verse most nervously paints the desolate state of the land of Judea during the captivity. In its hemistich form, it may be translated thus: - For the fig tree shall not flourish, And there shall be no fruit on the vines; The fruit... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Habakkuk 3:17

Verse 17 The Prophet declares now at large what that rest would be of which he had spoken; it would be even this—that he would not cease to rejoice in God, even in the greatest afflictions. He indeed foresees how grievous the impending punishment would be, and he warns also and arouses the faithful, that they might perceive the approaching judgement of God. He says, Flourish shall not the fig, and no fruit shall be on the vines; fail shall the olive. First, the fig shall not flourish; then, the... 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 3:16-17

§ 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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:17

The prophet depicts the effects of the hostile invasion, which are such as to make the natural heart despair. Although the fig tree shall not blossom. The devastations of the enemy leave the country bare and uncultivated. The Chaldeans, like the Assyrians and Egyptians, cut down and burnt the fruit-bearing trees of the countries which they invaded (comp. Deuteronomy 20:19 ; Isaiah 9:10 ; Isaiah 37:24 ; Jeremiah 6:6 ). The trees most useful and abundant in Palestine are mentioned... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:17-18

Songs in the night. The thought underlying these intensely human words is that of holy and triumphant joy manifesting itself on occasions when in the ordinary course of things the very opposite experience might naturally have been expected. The writer was under the elevating influence of sincere piety, and his rapturous outburst sets forth the truth that true religion excites within its recipients such thoughts, inspires within them such emotions, and imparts to them such confidence, as to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:17-19

Sorrowing, yet rejoicing. I. THE CASE SUPPOSED . A complete failure of all creature comforts. 1. Extremely unusual. Even the worst are seldom reduced to the bare boards of absolute privation ( Psalms 145:9 ; Matthew 5:45 ). David confesses in old age that he had "never seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread" ( Psalms 37:25 ). 2 . Not impossible or unknown. Persons, and these by no means always the ungodly, but sometimes the good, the excellent of... read more

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Habakkuk 3:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Habakkuk 3:17

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Habakkuk 3:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:1-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:3-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:16-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:17-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:17-19

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