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Habakkuk 2:1-20
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Matthew Henry on Habakkuk 2:1-4Habakkuk 2:1-4 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryWhen tossed and perplexed with doubts about the methods of Providence, we must watch against temptations to be impatient. When we have poured out complaints and requests before God, we must observe the answers God gives…Waiting upon God; The People Directed. (b. c. 600.)Habakkuk 2:1-4 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWAITING UPON GOD; THE PEOPLE DIRECTED. (B. C. 600.) Here, I. The prophet humbly gives his attendance upon God (Habakkuk 2:1): "I will stand upon my watch, as a sentinel on the walls of a besieged city, or on the borders…The Pulpit Commentary on Habakkuk 2:1-3Habakkuk 2:1-3 · The Pulpit Commentary§ 5. The prophet, waiting for an answer to his expostulation, is bidden to write the oracle in plain characters, because its fulfilment is certain.The Pulpit Commentary on Habakkuk 2:1Habakkuk 2:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryHabakkuk speaks with himself, and, mindful of his office, waits for the communication which he confidently ex-poets (Jeremiah 33:3). I will stand upon my watch (Isaiah 21:6, Isaiah 21:8). As a watchman goes to a high pl…The Pulpit Commentary on Habakkuk 2:1-3Habakkuk 2:1-3 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe prophet upon his watch tower. I. THE OUT LOOKING PROPHET. (Habakkuk 2:1.) Having spread out before Jehovah his complaint, Habakkuk, determined to stand upon his watch tower or station himself upon his fortress, and…The Pulpit Commentary on Habakkuk 2:1-3Habakkuk 2:1-3 · The Pulpit CommentaryMan's moral mission to the world. "I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved. And the Lord answered me, and said, W…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Habakkuk 2:1-4When tossed and perplexed with doubts about the methods of Providence, we must watch against temptations to be impatient. When we have poured out complaints and requests before God, we must observe the answers God gives…Matthew HenrycommentaryWaiting upon God; The People Directed. (b. c. 600.)WAITING UPON GOD; THE PEOPLE DIRECTED. (B. C. 600.) Here, I. The prophet humbly gives his attendance upon God (Habakkuk 2:1): "I will stand upon my watch, as a sentinel on the walls of a besieged city, or on the borders…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Habakkuk 2:1-3Man's moral mission to the world. "I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved. And the Lord answered me, and said, W…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Habakkuk 2:1-3The prophet upon his watch tower. I. THE OUT LOOKING PROPHET. (Habakkuk 2:1.) Having spread out before Jehovah his complaint, Habakkuk, determined to stand upon his watch tower or station himself upon his fortress, and…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Habakkuk 2:1-3§ 5. The prophet, waiting for an answer to his expostulation, is bidden to write the oracle in plain characters, because its fulfilment is certain.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Habakkuk 2:1Habakkuk speaks with himself, and, mindful of his office, waits for the communication which he confidently ex-poets (Jeremiah 33:3). I will stand upon my watch (Isaiah 21:6, Isaiah 21:8). As a watchman goes to a high pl…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Habakkuk 2:2Jehovah answers the prophet's expostulation (Habakkuk 1:12, etc.). Write. That it may remain permanently on record, and that, when it comes to pass, people may believe in the prophet's inspiration (John 13:19; comp. Isa…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Habakkuk 2:3Waiting for the vision. In this chapter we have set forth the doom of Babylon. The prophet had given to him glimpses of the future as affecting the adversaries of his people. The Divine voice within him gave assurance t…Joseph S. Exell and contributors