1 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet, set to Shigionoth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A prayer H8605 (תְּפִלָּה) — intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn
- of Habakkuk H2265 (חֲבַקּוּק) — Chabakkuk, the prophet
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- upon Shigionoth H7692 (שִׁגָּיוֹן) — properly, aberration, i.e. (technically) a dithyramb or rambling poem
2 O Jehovah, I have heard the report of thee, and am afraid: O Jehovah, revive thy work in the midst of the years; In the midst of the years make it known; In wrath remember mercy.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- I have heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- thy speech H8088 (שֵׁמַע) — something heard, i.e. a sound, rumor, announcement; abstractly, audience
- was afraid H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- revive H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- thy work H6467 (פֹּעַל) — an act or work (concretely)
- in the midst H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
- of the years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- make known H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- in wrath H7267 (רֹגֶז) — commotion, restlessness (of a horse), crash (of thunder), disquiet, anger
- remember H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- mercy H7355 (רָחַם) — to fondle; by implication, to love, especially to compassionate
3 God came from Teman, And the Holy One from mount Paran. [Selah His glory covered the heavens, And the earth was full of his praise.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- God H433 (אֱלוֹהַּ) — a deity or the Deity
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- from Teman H8487 (תֵּימָן) — Teman, the name of two Edomites, and of the region and descendant of one of them
- and the Holy One H6918 (קָדוֹשׁ) — sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
- from mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- Paran H6290 (פָּארָן) — Paran, a desert of Arabia
- Selah H5542 (סֶלָה) — suspension (of music), i.e. pause
- His glory H1935 (הוֹד) — grandeur (i.e. an imposing form and appearance)
- covered H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
- the heavens H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- and the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- was full H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- of his praise H8416 (תְּהִלָּה) — laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn
4 And his brightness was as the light; He had rays coming forth from his hand; And there was the hiding of his power.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- brightness H5051 (נֹגַהּ) — brilliancy (literally or figuratively)
- was as the light H216 (אוֹר) — illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
- he had horns H7161 (קֶרֶן) — a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ra…
- out of his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- the hiding H2253 (חֶבְיוֹן) — a concealment
- of his power H5797 (עֹז) — strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
5 Before him went the pestilence, And fiery bolts went forth at his feet.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- him went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- the pestilence H1698 (דֶּבֶר) — a pestilence
- and burning coals H7565 (רֶשֶׁף) — a live coal; by analogy lightning; figuratively, an arrow, (as flashing through the air); specifically, fever
- went forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- at his feet H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
6 He stood, and measured the earth; He beheld, and drove asunder the nations; And the eternal mountains were scattered; The everlasting hills did bow; His goings were as of old.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- and measured H4128 (מוּד) — to shake
- the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- he beheld H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- and drove asunder H5425 (נָתַר) — to jump, i.e. be violently agitated; causatively, to terrify, shake off, untie
- the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- and the everlasting H5703 (עַד) — properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a prep…
- mountains H2042 (הָרָר) — a mountain
- were scattered H6327 (פּוּץ) — to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively (especially to disperse)
- the perpetual H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- hills H1389 (גִּבְעָה) — a hillock
- did bow H7817 (שָׁחַח) — to sink or depress (reflexive or causative)
- his ways H1979 (הֲלִיכָה) — a walking; by implication, a procession or march, a caravan
- everlasting H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
7 I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction; The curtains of the land of Midian did tremble.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the tents H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- of Cushan H3572 (כּוּשָׁן) — Cushan, a region of Arabia
- in affliction H205 (אָוֶן) — strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol
- the curtains H3407 (יְרִיעָה) — a hanging (as tremulous)
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Midian H4080 (מִדְיָן) — Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants
- did tremble H7264 (רָגַז) — to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)
8 Was Jehovah displeased with the rivers? Was thine anger against the rivers, Or thy wrath against the sea, That thou didst ride upon thy horses, Upon thy chariots of salvation?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Was Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- displeased H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
- against the rivers H5104 (נָהָר) — a stream (including the sea; expectation the Nile, Euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
- thine anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- thy wrath H5678 (עֶבְרָה) — an outburst of passion
- against the sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- that thou didst ride H7392 (רָכַב) — to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
- upon thine horses H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- thy chariots H4818 (מֶרְכָּבָה) — a chariot
- of salvation H3444 (יְשׁוּעָה) — something saved, i.e. (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity
9 Thy bow was made quite bare; The oaths to the tribes were a sure word. [Selah Thou didst cleave the earth with rivers.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy bow H7198 (קֶשֶׁת) — a bow, for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
- was made quite H6181 (עֶרְיָה) — nudity
- naked H5783 (עוּר) — to (be) bare
- to the oaths H7621 (שְׁבוּעָה) — properly, something sworn, i.e. an oath
- of the tribes H4294 (מַטֶּה) — a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walkin…
- word H562 (אֹמֶר)
- Selah H5542 (סֶלָה) — suspension (of music), i.e. pause
- Thou didst cleave H1234 (בָּקַע) — to cleave; generally, to rend, break, rip or open
- the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- with rivers H5104 (נָהָר) — a stream (including the sea; expectation the Nile, Euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
10 The mountains saw thee, and were afraid; The tempest of waters passed by; The deep uttered its voice, And lifted up its hands on high.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- they trembled H2342 (חוּל) — properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively,…
- the overflowing H2230 (זֶרֶם) — a gush of water
- of the water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- passed by H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- the deep H8415 (תְּהוֹם) — an abyss (as a surging mass of water), especially the deep (the main sea or the subterranean watersupply)
- uttered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- his voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- lifted up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- his hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- on high H7315 (רוֹם) — elevation, i.e. (adverbially) aloft
11 The sun and moon stood still in their habitation, At the light of thine arrows as they went, At the shining of thy glittering spear.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The sun H8121 (שֶׁמֶשׁ) — the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. (architectural) a notched battlement
- moon H3394 (יָרֵחַ) — the moon
- stood still H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- in their habitation H2073 (זְבוּל) — a residence
- at the light H216 (אוֹר) — illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
- of thine arrows H2671 (חֵץ) — properly, a piercer, i.e. an arrow; by implication, a wound; figuratively, (of God) thunder-bolt; the shaft of a spear
- they went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- at the shining H5051 (נֹגַהּ) — brilliancy (literally or figuratively)
- of thy glittering H1300 (בָּרָק) — lightning; by analogy, a gleam; concretely, a flashing sword
- spear H2595 (חֲנִית) — a lance (for thrusting, like pitching a tent)
12 Thou didst march through the land in indignation; Thou didst thresh the nations in anger.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou didst march through H6805 (צָעַד) — to pace, i.e. step regularly; (upward) to mount; (along) to march; (down and causatively) to hurl
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- in indignation H2195 (זַעַם) — strictly froth at the mouth, i.e. (figuratively) fury (especially of God's displeasure with sin)
- thou didst thresh H1758 (דּוּשׁ) — to trample or thresh
- the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- in anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
13 Thou wentest forth for the salvation of thy people, For the salvation of thine anointed; Thou woundedst the head out of the house of the wicked man, Laying bare the foundation even unto the neck. [SelahCross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou wentest forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- for the salvation H3468 (יֶשַׁע) — liberty, deliverance, prosperity
- of thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- for salvation H3468 (יֶשַׁע) — liberty, deliverance, prosperity
- with thine anointed H4899 (מָשִׁיחַ) — anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the Messiah
- thou woundedst H4272 (מָחַץ) — to dash asunder; by implication, to crush, smash or violently plunge; figuratively, to subdue or destroy
- the head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- out of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- by discovering H6168 (עָרָה) — to be (causatively, make) bare; hence, to empty, pour out, demolish
- the foundation H3247 (יְסוֹד) — a foundation (literally or figuratively)
- unto the neck H6677 (צַוָּאר) — the back of the neck (as that on which burdens are bound)
- Selah H5542 (סֶלָה) — suspension (of music), i.e. pause
14 Thou didst pierce with his own staves the head of his warriors: They came as a whirlwind to scatter me; Their rejoicing was as to devour the poor secretly.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou didst strike through H5344 (נָקַב) — to puncture, literally (to perforate, with more or less violence) or figuratively (to specify, designate, libel)
- with his staves H4294 (מַטֶּה) — a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walkin…
- the head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of his villages H6518 (פָּרָז) — a chieftain
- they came out as a whirlwind H5590 (סָעַר) — to rush upon; by implication, to toss (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
- to scatter H6327 (פּוּץ) — to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively (especially to disperse)
- me: their rejoicing H5951 (עֲלִיצוּת) — exultation
- as to devour H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- the poor H6041 (עָנִי) — depressed, in mind or circumstances
- secretly H4565 (מִסְתָּר) — properly, a concealer, i.e. a covert
15 Thou didst tread the sea with thy horses, The heap of mighty waters.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou didst walk H1869 (דָּרַךְ) — to tread; by implication, to walk; also to string a bow (by treading on it in bending)
- through the sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- with thine horses H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- the heap H2563 (חֹמֶר) — properly, a bubbling up, i.e. of water, a wave; of earth, mire or clay (cement); also a heap; hence, a chomer or dry measure
- of great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
16 I heard, and my body trembled, My lips quivered at the voice; Rottenness entereth into my bones, and I tremble in my place; Because I must wait quietly for the day of trouble, For the coming up of the people that invadeth us.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When I heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- my belly H990 (בֶּטֶן) — the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything
- trembled H7264 (רָגַז) — to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)
- my lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- quivered H6750 (צָלַל) — to tinkle, i.e. rattle together (as the ears in reddening with shame, or the teeth in chattering with fear)
- at the voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- rottenness H7538 (רָקָב) — decay (by caries)
- entered H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into my bones H6106 (עֶצֶם) — a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e. (as pron.) selfsame
- and I trembled H7264 (רָגַז) — to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)
- in myself, that I might rest H5117 (נוּחַ) — to rest, i.e. settle down; used in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, intransitive, transitive and causative (to dwell, stay, let fall, pl…
- in the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of trouble H6869 (צָרָה) — tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival
- when he cometh up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- unto the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- he will invade them with his troops H1464 (גּוּד) — to crowd upon, i.e. attack
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:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Although the fig tree H8384 (תְּאֵן) — the fig (tree or fruit)
- shall not blossom H6524 (פָּרַח) — to break forth as a bud, i.e. bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly (as extending the wings); figuratively, to flourish
- fruit H2981 (יְבוּל) — produce, i.e. a crop or (figuratively) wealth
- in the vines H1612 (גֶּפֶן) — a vine (as twining), especially the grape
- the labour H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
- of the olive H2132 (זַיִת) — an olive (as yielding illuminating oil), the tree, the branch or the berry
- shall fail H3584 (כָּחַשׁ) — to be untrue, in word (to lie, feign, disown) or deed (to disappoint, fail, cringe)
- and the fields H7709 (שְׁדֵמָה) — a cultivated field
- shall yield H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- no meat H400 (אֹכֶל) — food
- the flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- shall be cut off H1504 (גָּזַר) — to cut down or off; (figuratively) to destroy, divide, exclude, or decide
- from the fold H4356 (מִכְלָאָה) — a pen (for flocks)
- no herd H1241 (בָּקָר) — a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
- in the stalls H7517 (רֶפֶת) — a stall for cattle (from their resting there)
18 Yet I will rejoice in Jehovah, I will joy in the God of my salvation.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yet I will rejoice H5937 (עָלַז) — to jump for joy, i.e. exult
- in Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- I will joy H1523 (גִּיל) — properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e. usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear
- in the God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of my salvation H3468 (יֶשַׁע) — liberty, deliverance, prosperity
19 Jehovah, the Lord, is my strength; And he maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, And will make me to walk upon my high places. For the Chief Musician, on my stringed instruments.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
- God H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- my strength H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- and he will make H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- my feet H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
- like hinds’ H355 (אַיָּלָה) — a doe or female deer
- and he will make me to walk H1869 (דָּרַךְ) — to tread; by implication, to walk; also to string a bow (by treading on it in bending)
- upon mine high places H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
- To the chief singer H5329 (נָצַח) — properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. to be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its music); to be permanent
- on my stringed instruments H5058 (נְגִינָה) — properly, instrumental music; by implication, a stringed instrument; by extension, a poem set to music; specifically, an epigram