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Habakkuk 2:17 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Habakkuk 2:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Habakkuk chapter 2 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For the violence of Lebanon shall cover thee, and the spoil of beasts, which made them afraid, because of men's blood, and for the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell therein.”
Habakkuk 2:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Habakkuk 2:17
For the violence of Lebanon shall cover thee, and the spoil of beasts, which made them afraid, because of men's blood, and for the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell therein. Babylon's specific crimes are detailed. "The violence of Lebanon" (חֲמַס לְבָנוֹן/chamas Levanon) likely refers to deforestation—stripping Lebanon's famous cedars for building projects. "The spoil of beasts" (וְשֹׁד בְּהֵמוֹת/veshod behemot) indicates environmental destruction that terrorized wildlife.But the primary indictment is bloodshed: "because of men's blood" (מִדְּמֵי אָדָם/middmey adam) and ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Habakkuk 2:17
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“all the remnant of the peoples will plunder you”
“God”
“Lebanon”
“Rejoice over her”
“doomed to destruction”
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The children of Israel and the children of Judah were oppressed together: and all that took them captives held them fast; they refused to let them go.”
“to declare in Zion the vengeance of Yahweh our God”
“says Yahweh.”
“he has crushed me”
“A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.”