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Habakkuk 3:1

Habakkuk 3:1
A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet upon Shigionoth.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet upon Shigionoth. Of the name, character, and office of the prophet; see Gill on Hab 1:1. This chapter is entitled a "prayer" of his, a supplicatory one, put up in an…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

A prayer of Habakkuk - o. The “prayer” of the prophet, in the strictest sense of the word, is contained in the words of Hab 3:2. The rest is, in its form, praise and thanksgiving, chiefly for God’s…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

A prayer of Habakkuk - upon Shigionoth - See the note on the title of Psalm 7 (note), where the meaning of Shiggaion is given. The Vulgate has, pro ignorantiis, for ignorances, or sins committed in…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Habakkuk 3:1-2

This chapter is entitled a prayer of Habakkuk. It is a meditation with himself, an intercession for the church. Prophets were praying men; this prophet was so (He is a prophet, and he shall pray for…

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