Habakkuk 3:17 NASB,NASB

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Habakkuk 3:16-19

16-19 When we see a day of trouble approach, it concerns us to prepare. A good hope through grace is founded in holy fear. The prophet looked back upon the experiences of the church in former ages, and observed what great things God had done for them, and so was not only recovered, but filled with holy joy. He resolved to delight and triumph in the Lord; for when all is gone, his God is not gone. Destroy the vines and the fig-trees, and you make all the mirth of a carnal heart to cease. But... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Habakkuk 3:16-19

A Plea for Mercy v. 16. When I heard, my belly trembled, namely, with terror at the revelation of the mighty judgment of Jehovah, my lips quivered at the voice, so that he was unable to steady them; rottenness entered into my bones, a feeling of overpowering weakness, and I trembled in myself that I might rest in the day of trouble, quietly, in silent submission, awaiting the day of distress. When he cometh up unto the people, he will invade them with his troops, or, "when he comes up... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Habakkuk 3:1-19

THE THEOPHANYCHAPTER 3[Title and Introduction (Habakkuk 3:1-2). The Prophet represents Jehovah as appearing in glorious Majesty on Sinai (Habakkuk 3:3-4). He describes the Ravages of the Plague in the Desert (Habakkuk 3:5). The Consternation of the Nations (Habakkuk 3:6-10). Reference to the Miracle at Gibeon (Habakkuk 3:11). Results of the Interposition of God on Behalf of his People (Habakkuk 3:12-15). Subject of the Introduction resumed (Habakkuk 3:16). The Prophet asserts his Confidence in... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Habakkuk 3:1-19

the Faith That Is Invincible Habakkuk 3:1-19 This psalm was intended to be sung by the captives during the Exile, which was near. In Habakkuk 3:3-15 there is a recital of the great events in the past. First Sinai, then the victories and deliverances of the book of Judges, the passage of the Red Sea and Jordan, the divine vengeance on the oppressors. But the prophet could not contemplate the future of the Chosen People without dismay. He longed to be at rest before those terrible Chaldean... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Habakkuk 3:1-19

In the proclamation concerning the righteous, the majesty of Jehovah and the consequent triumph of His people are set forth. It consists of a psalm which is a prayer. In the first movement the prophet declared his recognition of the divine interference, and his consequent fear. He then proceeded to celebrate the greatness of Jehovah as manifest in His dealings with His ancient people. The last section of the psalm expressed the fear and the faith of the just. The contemplation of the... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Habakkuk 3:17-18

REJOICING IN GOD ( A Harvest Sermon)‘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.’ Habakkuk 3:17-Job :We are rejoicing to-day in the bounty of God. We are thanking Him, as it is meet we should, because He has once more opened His hand... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Habakkuk 3:17-18

‘For though the fig tree will not blossom, Nor will fruit be in the vines, The produce of the olive will fail, And the fields will yield no food, The flock will be cut off from the fold, And there will be no herd in the stalls, Yet will I rejoice in YHWH, I will joy in the God of my salvation.’ Habakkuk has won through to triumphant faith. He declare that although everything goes wrong around him, and invasion destroys all the necessities of life, and leaves them barren of food apart from what... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Habakkuk 3:1-19

Habakkuk 3. The Prayer of Habakkuk. Habakkuk 3:1 . Shigionoth: probably plural of shiggaion ( Psalms 7:1, p. 373). But LXX reads n e ginoth, “ on the stringed instruments” ( cf. Psalms 4:1; Psalms 6:1, etc.). Habakkuk 3:2 . The poet has both heard of and seen Yahweh’ s doings in days gone by, and prays Him anew to reveal His saving power to His people.For yarethi, “ I was afraid,” read ra’ ithi, “ I have seen” (LXX), to be taken with the following words: thus, “ I have seen Thy work,... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Habakkuk 3:17-19

Habakkuk 3:17-Psalms : . A liturgical addition, expressing perfect trust in Yahweh even amid loss and grief (cf. Joel 1:17-Proverbs :). Habakkuk 3:17 . For tiphrah, “ blossom,” read probably tiphreh, “ bear fruit” (LXX). Habakkuk 3:19 . From Psalms 18:32 f.— On the musical notes, see p. 373. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Habakkuk 3:17

To war foreseen the prophet supposeth famine, and describeth the most grievous, as indeed it fell out. Although the fig tree, which was in that country a very considerable part of their provision to live upon, shall not blossom; not give the least sign of bringing forth fruit. Neither shall fruit be in the vines, which were also the riches and provision of those countries. The labour of the olive; either labour bestowed upon the olive, or the fruit which the olive brings forth, called here... read more