Habakkuk 3:17 NASB,NASB

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:17-19

The possibilities in the life of a good man. "Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation," etc. "The desolation here so graphically and forcibly described is that which was to be effected by the Chaldeans, whose army would consume or... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Habakkuk 3:17

Although - literally, For The fig tree shall not blossom - The prophet repeats his confidence in God, premising his knowledge that all human hopes should fail. I know, he says, all stay and support shall fail; he numbers from the least to the greatest, the fruits of trees, the fig, vine and olive, for sweetness, gladness, cheerfulness Psalms 104:15. whereof the well-being of the vine and fig tree furnishes the proverbial picture of peace and rest. These shall either not shoot forth, or shall at... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Habakkuk 3:17-18

Habakkuk 3:17-18. Although the fig-tree shall not blossom Though all outward means of support should fail, yet will I still have a firm confidence in the power, goodness, and faithfulness of God, that he will preserve me, and supply me with all things necessary; and therefore, amidst the most threatening appearances of affairs, I shall still preserve inward peace and serenity of mind, as trusting in him in whom is everlasting strength, Isaiah 26:3-4. The state of the land during the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Habakkuk 3:1-19

3:1-19 HABAKKUK TRUSTS IN GOD’S JUDGMENTThe psalm of Chapter 3 has no direct connection with Judah and the Babylonians. Nevertheless, it is relevant to what Habakkuk has just written, for it describes the appearance of God in his work of judging the nations and saving his people. The psalm is introduced by what appears to be the name of the tune to which it was sung (3:1).Habakkuk recalls the mighty works that God has done for his people in the past, and he prays that God will act on their... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Habakkuk 3:17

Although. Hebrew. ki, as in 2 Samuel 23:5 ; but must be understood not as being hypothetical, but as bringing out the antithesis with Habakkuk 3:18 (compare Job 8:7 ). fig tree . . . vines . . . olive. See note on Judges 9:8-12 . blossom. The edible fig, which is the blossom: i.e. the receptacle containing a large number of minute unisexual flowers growing to a succulent. The Hebrew text therefore and the Authorized Version rendering are both scientifically correct. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Habakkuk 3:17

"For though the fig tree shall not flourish, Neither shall fruit be in the vines; The labor of the olive shall fail, And the fields shall yield no food; The flock shall be cut off from the fold, And there shall be no herd in the stalls."This is a vivid description of the results of the "scorched earth" policy of the Babylonian invaders. The end result of such destruction would be starvation and death to multiplied tens of thousands of the population. Everything of value that could be... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Habakkuk 3:17

Habakkuk 3:17. Although the fig-tree shall not bloom, &c.— For then the fig-tree shall not flourish, Nor shall fruit be on the vines: The produce of the olives shall fail, And the fields shall supply no food: The flocks shall be cut off from the fold, And no herds shall be left in the stalls. It was during this desolation, which is so poetically and beautifully described, that the land rested from tillage, and enjoyed its sabbatical years; which before, it seems, it had not been suffered to... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Habakkuk 3:17

17. Destroy the "vines" and "fig trees" of the carnal heart, and his mirth ceases. But those who when full enjoyed God in all, when emptied can enjoy all in God. They can sit down upon the heap of ruined creature comforts, and rejoice in Him as the "God of their salvation." Running in the way of His commandments, we outrun our troubles. Thus Habakkuk, beginning his prayer with trembling, ends it with a song of triumph (Job 13:15; Psalms 4:7; Psalms 43:3; Psalms 43:5). labour of the olive—that... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Habakkuk 3:16-19

D. The commitment to faith 3:16-19a read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Habakkuk 3:17-18

Even though everything would get worse in Judah, Habakkuk determined to praise Yahweh and to rejoice in the God who would save him (cf. Psalms 18:46; Psalms 25:5). The prophet pictured the worst of circumstances by using a variety of rural metaphors drawn from plant and animal life. Taken together they have the effect of saying that no matter what bad thing may happen, Habakkuk, and hopefully all Israel, would trust God. Even though the prophet felt weak physically, he was strong in faith... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:17-19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Habakkuk 3:17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Habakkuk 3:17-18

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Habakkuk 3:1-19

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Habakkuk 3:17

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Habakkuk 3:17

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Habakkuk 3:17

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Habakkuk 3:17

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Habakkuk 3:16-19

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Habakkuk 3:17-18

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