Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Habakkuk 2:1 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Habakkuk 2:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Habakkuk chapter 2 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Lord's Second Answer
“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. tower: Heb. fenced place unto me: or, in me when: or, when I am argued with: Heb. upon my reproof, or, arguing”
Habakkuk 2:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Habakkuk 2:1
After voicing his complaint, Habakkuk assumes a watchful posture: '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' (al-mishmarti a'amodah ve'etyatzevah al-matzor va'atzappeh lir'oth mah-yedabber-bi umah-ashiv al-tokhachti). The prophet positions himself like a sentinel ('upon my watch,' 'upon the tower'), waiting expectantly for divine response. This models appropriate posture after bringing complaints to God: not demanding immediate answer but patiently watching, confident God will respond. 'Wha...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Habakkuk 2:1
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“O Lord”
“Jerusalem; they shall never hold their peace day nor night: you who call on Yahweh”
“and lifted up his eyes”
“it was too painful for me;”
“Yahweh”
“in the morning you shall hear my voice. In the morning I will lay my requests before you”
“but is powerful in you.”
“Yahweh”
“and understand what he would tell me.”
“I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near unto him.”