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Habakkuk 1:7

Habakkuk 1:7
They are terrible and dreadful: their judgment and their dignity shall proceed of themselves.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

They are terrible and dreadful,.... For the fierceness of their countenances; the number and valour of their troops; the splendour of their armour; the victories they had obtained, and the cruelty…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

They are terrible - איום 'âyôm occurs here only and Son 6:4, Son 6:10, compared with the “bannered host,” but the root is common in אימה 'ēymâh. And dreadful - He describes them, first in…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Their judgment - shall proceed of themselves - By revolting from the Assyrians, they have become a great nation. Thus, their judgment and excellence were the result of their own valor. Other meanings…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Habakkuk 1:5-11

We have here an answer to the prophet's complaint, giving him assurance that, though God bore long, he would not bear always with this provoking people; for the day of vengeance was in his heart, and…