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Habakkuk 2:9 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Habakkuk 2:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Habakkuk chapter 2 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil! coveteth: or, gaineth and evil gain power: Heb. palm of the hand”
Habakkuk 2:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Habakkuk 2:9
Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil! The second woe addresses security through exploitation. Coveteth an evil covetousness (בֹּצֵעַ בֶּצַע רָע/botze'a betza ra)—literally 'gains gain of evil,' using repetition for emphasis. בֶּצַע (betza) means unjust gain, profit obtained through violence or fraud. To his house (לְבֵיתוֹ/leveito)—for his dynasty, family, or institution.That he may set his nest on high (לָשׂוּם בַּמָּרוֹם קִנּוֹ/lasum bammarom qinno)—to place his nest in an elevated, suppo...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Habakkuk 2:9
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“the pride of your heart has deceived you”
“and his chambers by injustice; who uses his neighbor's service without wages”
“Lo”
“and ran riotously in the error of Balaam for hire”
“saying”
“and he shall not build it up.”
“and saw all the plain of the Jordan”
“and condemns Yahweh.”
“nor take it to you”
“like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.”