Habakkuk 2:3

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Habakkuk 2:1-20

CHAPTER Habakkuk 1:12 to Habakkuk 2:20[The Prophet expostulates with God on Account of the Judgment, which threatens the Annihilation of the Jewish People (chap. 1.Habakkuk 1:12-17; Habakkuk 1:12-17). The waiting Posture of the Prophet (chap. 2.Habakkuk 1:1; Habakkuk 1:1). The Command to commit to Writing the Revelation which was about to be made to Him (Habakkuk 1:2). Assurance that the Prophecy, though not fulfilled immediately, will certainly be accomplished (Habakkuk 1:3). The proud and... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Habakkuk 2:1-20

“The Just Shall Live by Faith” Habakkuk 2:1-20 Having prayed, the prophet expected an answer and looked out for it. When it came, there would be no mistaking it. But until we see eye to eye, we must live by simple faith in God. Note that wonderful clause in Habakkuk 2:4 , which is referred to so often afterward. See Romans 1:17 ; Galatians 2:16 ; Galatians 3:11 . Life in this age, as in that, may be obtained and maintained by faith in the ever-living God. Through long waiting-times the only... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Habakkuk 2:1-4

In this first division of the Book we have the prophet's statement of the problems which vexed his soul. The first was the apparent indifference of Jehovah both to his prayer and to the condition of prevailing evil. To this Jehovah replied that He was at work, but that the prophet would not believe if he were told. He then proceeded to declare explicitly that His method was that of raising the Chaldeans as a scourge against His people. This answer of Jehovah, while strengthening the faith of... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 2:3

‘THE VISION IS FOR AN APPOINTED TIME’‘For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.’ Habakkuk 2:3 I. The whole of the Old Testament was a ‘waiting’ for our dispensation.—The whole of the New is ‘waiting’ for another.The Flood, the promised son to Abraham, the Exodus, the Law, the Holy Land, the return from captivity, the Messiah, the Holy Ghost, the destruction of Jerusalem,... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Habakkuk 2:1-5

Habakkuk Looks Anxiously For The Answer To His Questions (Habakkuk 2:1-5 ) Habakkuk 2:1 ‘I will stand on my watch, And settle myself on the tower, And look out to see what he will say to me, And what I will answer, to do with my complaint.’ Having questioned first why God has not dealt with His people’s sinfulness, and then questioned God’s method of dealing with that sinfulness on the grounds of the unworthiness of the instruments being used, he now declares that he will be on watch for... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Habakkuk 2:1-4

Habakkuk 2:1-Numbers : . The Oracle from Yahweh.— Unable to explain the mystery, the prophet stations himself on his watch-tower, and looks for the revelation of God’ s purpose. Soon the oracle comes, and he is asked to write it on tablets plainly, that one may read it running: “ Behold, the soul of the wicked shall faint in him, but the righteous shall live by his faithfulness (his loyalty to God and His promises).” Habakkuk 2:1 . I will stand, etc.: an imaginative representation of the... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Habakkuk 2:3

For; the reason why it must be written is because it should not be forgotten, whilst the appointed time is somewhat afar off; write it that it may be preserved in memory. The vision; the accomplishment of the things showed unto thee, what thou seest is coming, and what thou foretellest to them, will take effect. For an appointed time; determined and fixed with God, though unknown to men. At the end; when the period appointed of God shall come, then, and not till then, it will be accomplished.... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Habakkuk 2:1-3

CRITICAL NOTES.] Watch] As those ascending high places to look into the distance (2 Kings 9:17; 2 Samuel 18:24). Set] Plant myself firmly. To see] what God will say. Unto] Lit. in me; outwardly to the ear, inwardly to the heart; fixed in purpose and earnest in mind he waits for God’s revelation. Reproved] when reasoned with, for my expostulation with God. Habakkuk 2:2. Vision] Outwardly seen and inwardly perceived. Write] The revelation important and immutable. Plain Clearly, that it may easily... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Habakkuk 2:3

Habakkuk 2:3 The word "wait" is the one word which the Divine wisdom often seems to utter, in rebuke of human impatience. God is never in haste. In Holy Scripture men are often counselled to wait; to wait upon God, to wait for God; language which supposes delay and the need of patience. I. (1) The history of the earth is illustrative of the principle now suggested. (2) There is something in the movement of the seasons tending to remind us of this great law. (3) There is something in the history... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Habakkuk 2:3-4

Habakkuk 2:3-4 A large space of the Church's history, and of every believer's experience, is occupied by waiting. The whole of the Old Testament was a waiting for one dispensation. The whole of the New is waiting for another. David speaks of his waiting for God more than twenty-five times. Isaiah is full of the same thought. And every child of God could have much to tell of it. The reason is evident. It exercises faith. It humbles the soul. It enhances the blessing. It glorifies God. Therefore... read more

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