This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized content. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy.

Commentary Habakkuk

Chapter 2

Habakkuk 2 Commentary

Please choose a passage

Habakkuk 2:1 meaning

The prophet Habakkuk remains alert to receive God’s answer to his complaint.

Habakkuk 2:2-5 meaning

The LORD responds to Habakkuk’s second question/complaint by assuring him that divine justice will ultimately triumph.

Introduction to Habakkuk 2:6-20 meaning

Habakkuk 2:6–20 is a taunt or mocking song directed at the wickedness of Babylon consisting of five stanzas.

Habakkuk 2:6-8 meaning

The LORD denounces those who acquire their wealth dishonestly.

Habakkuk 2:9-11 meaning

The LORD denounces those who build extravagant and fortified houses from their dishonest gain

Habakkuk 2:12-14 meaning

The LORD denounces those who commit crimes to build extravagant cities and towns. Their buildings will serve no purpose because they will be destroyed by fire.

Habakkuk 2:15-17 meaning

The LORD pictures Chaldea as someone who uses liquor to manipulate his neighbors to expose them to shame.

Habakkuk 2:18-20 meaning

The LORD condemns those who make idols and worship them as their gods.