First, god allays some of the prophets fears by implying that what he has told him is not necessarily a revelation of doom and despair. Bible commentary on nahum, habakkuk and zephaniah in easy. The opening words of chapter 3 are, a prayer of habakkuk, the prophet, set to victorious music,which leads some scholars to believe that chapter 3 was added by another. David guzik commentary on james 1 talks about how the believer can make it through. Book of habakkuk overview insight for living ministries. The cup of fury, the cup of trembling, the cup of the lords right hand, shall be turned unto him. Habakkuk 2, new living translation nlt the bible app. Their complex seeks to reach out and touch us at some level of our spiritual development. In just the three verses we have read, we see all of those matters addressed clearly. After this second lament, habakkuk vows to wait and hear what he will answer concerning my complaint 2. A long time ago in a galilee far, far away, the twelve tribes of israel were adjusting to the new normal after a political crisis. David guzik commentary on 2 timothy 2, where paul advices timothy to work hard for. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. This chapter begins with the salutation habakkuk 1.
You can find the best commentary on habakkuk for you using the tools on the right side. Habakkuk 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. I will stand my watch and set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what he will say to me, and what i will answer when i am corrected. Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink the babylonians among other their flagitious practices afore mentioned were much addicted to drunkenness, as is recorded. Translators could also find the translated bible text useful, as the.
An exegetical and expository commentary, thomas edward mccomiskey the minor prophets. Obadiah, jonah, micah, nahum, and habakkuk volume 2 of expositional commentary volume 2 of minor prophets series volume 2 of the minor prophets. I cry out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save. Commentary on the book of habakkuk by matthew henry old. In this chapter we have an answer expected by the prophet v.
Writing as his land and his fellow israelites were. The book of habakkuk one of the twelve minor prophets is an intensely personal testimony played out against a highly political backdrop. Its one of those books which seem to move about all over the place and might change its location whenever the preacher says lets turn to. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Now viewing scripture range from the book of habakkuk chapter 2. Habakkuk 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The book of zephaniah, the early discourses of jeremiah, and 2 kings 2123 furnish a vivid picture of the social, moral, and religious conditions. Habakkuk 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Wo unto him that giveth his neighbor drink this has been considered as applying to pharaohhophra, king of egypt, who enticed his neighbors jehoiachin and. Of the three chapters in the book, the first two are a dialog between yahweh and the prophet. The book of habakkuk offers us a picture of a prideful people being humbled, while the righteous live by faith in god hab 2. The example of the prophet habakkuk encourages believers to. He spoke often of an imminent babylonian invasion habakkuk 1. Social injustice and moral corruption were widespread zeph 3.
Will not your debtors suddenly arise, and those awake who will make you tremble. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments. You can find the best commentary on habakkuk for you using. The rest of verse 11 and all of verses 1215 explain the reason there must. This burden, or prophetic vision, communicated to habakkuk, was against the chaldeans as well as the jews. Habakkuk 2 i will take my stand at my watchpost and station. The message that the just shall live by his faith 2. Habakkuk has raised two important questions to god, yet he asked both with a proper attitude. The book of habakkuk is the eighth book of the 12 minor prophets of the bible. Book 1 of 15 in the swindolls living insights new testament commentary series. Habakkuk then receives a second answer from the lordan answer in which the lord promises a vision 4. The book of habakkuk is composed of two complaints or laments by habakkuk 1.
Verse 2 o jehovah, how long shall i cry, and thou wilt not hear. Translators could also find the translated bible text useful, as the writer translated from the hebrew tex t. Habakkuk lived 2,600 years ago, and yet in his day, society was plagued by the same concerns that affect us today. Bible commentary on nahum, habakkuk and zephaniah in easy english. When tossed and perplexed with doubts about the methods of providence, we must watch against temptations to be impatient. Habakkuk 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
Ralph smiths commentary on the last seven books of the minor prophets is not nearly as helpful as douglas stuarts commentary on the first five minor prophets in the same. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of habakkuk, and the following are five of the best. Habakkuk 2 commentary old testament matthew henry st. Habakkuk protests that gods act of judgment is even more unjust than the injustice god is supposed to be punishing. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Wo unto him that giveth his neighbor drink this has been considered as applying to pharaohhophra, king of egypt, who enticed his neighbors jehoiachin and zedekiah to rebel against nebuchadnezzar, whereby the nakedness and imbecility of the poor jews was soon discovered. Study habakkuk 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Determining the date of the book of habakkuk is quite a bit easier than dating most books. Each disciple represents some aspect of the quality of the spiritual life within us. The book of habakkuk offers us a picture of a prideful people being humbled, while the righteous live by faith in god 2. The prophet reads the doom of all proud and oppressive powers that bear hard upon gods people. Habakkuk 2 i will take my stand at my watchpost and. Then comes the bold and courageous prophecy of the. The book of habakkuk one of the twelve minor prophets is an intensely personal testimonyplayed out against a highly political backdrop.
Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. Introduction to habakkuk historical context setting taken at face value habakkuks short prophecy is set in a time of national upheaval characterized by gross social injustice 1. It reminds us that while god may seem silent and uninvolved in our world, he always has a plan to deal with evil and always works out justice. The bible has been attacked more than any other book through history. Habakkuk is the first of two related prophecies of the twelve minor prophets written in the postassyrian period. God is reminding habakkuk that what goes out of his mouth comes back to him having fulfilled its purpose. And yet, we constantly hear that the bible is an antiquated book that has no relevance to our contemporary world. This prophetic book takes its name from its author and possibly means one who embraces 1. The burden the grievous calamities, or heavy judgments. If god says something, it will be done, and done the way and in the time that he says it will be done.
Habakkuk 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The book deals with this question and the required response of faithful trust in god. It is attributed to the prophet habakkuk, and was probably composed in the late 7th century bc of the three. When tossed and perplexed with doubts about the methods of providence, we must watch against temptations to be. Commentaries for habakkuk chapter 2 habakkuk must wait in faith. They had split into two countries, each with its own king, religious culture, international intrigue and national brand of hummus. Hosea 2 is the second chapter of the book of hosea in the hebrew bible or the old testament. It is attributed to the prophet habakkuk, and was probably composed in the late 7th century bc. Writing as his land and his fellow israelites were being invaded and plundered by the chaldeans, habakkuk questions gods actions with a passion equal to jobs.
The book of zephaniah, the early discourses of jeremiah, and 2 kings 2123 furnish a vivid picture of the social, moral, and religious conditions in judah at the time zephaniah prophesied. Some think the book of james isnt important for christians, and some quote. Obviously, we can derive symbolic spiritual meaning regarding ourselves and modernday babylonians. Habakkuk 2 commentary judgments upon the chaldeans. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 1200 word vocabulary on the books of nahum, habakkuk and zephaniah. Does he put the cup of drunkenness into the hand of his neighbour. Inasmuch as babylon was soon to rise to the height of its power and would not be overthrown for another seventy years until 539 b. Habakkuk the anchor yale bible commentaries andersen, francis i. Some specifics from habakkuk habakkuks reply hab 1. Why begin this introduction to the book of habakkuk with these quotes about the representation of the disciples. The lusts of the flesh, the lust of the eye, and the pride of life, are the entangling snares of men. By the end of the prophecy, this name becomes appropriate as the prophet clings to god regardless of his confusion about gods plans for his people. Habakkuk 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.
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