King James Version
What Does Habakkuk 3:12 Mean?
“Thou didst march through the land in indignation, thou didst thresh the heathen in anger.”
Context
10
The mountains saw thee, and they trembled: the overflowing of the water passed by: the deep uttered his voice, and lifted up his hands on high.
11
The sun and moon stood still in their habitation: at the light of thine arrows they went, and at the shining of thy glittering spear. at the light: or, thine arrows walked in the light
12
Thou didst march through the land in indignation, thou didst thresh the heathen in anger.
13
Thou wentest forth for the salvation of thy people, even for salvation with thine anointed; thou woundedst the head out of the house of the wicked, by discovering the foundation unto the neck. Selah. by: Heb. making naked
14
Thou didst strike through with his staves the head of his villages: they came out as a whirlwind to scatter me: their rejoicing was as to devour the poor secretly. came: Heb. were tempestuous
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(12) **Thou didst march**.—Here the verbs are in the future, and are to be rendered accordingly.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Habakkuk. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Habakkuk 3:12 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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