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Habakkuk 3:5

Habakkuk 3:5
Before him went the pestilence, and burning coals went forth at his feet.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Before him went the pestilence,.... Either in the land of Egypt, when he marched through that, and slew all their firstborn, Psa 78:50 or rather which he sent before him, and Israel his people among…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Before Him went (goeth) the pestilence - then to consume His enemies. Exo 23:27 : “I will send My fear before thee, and will destroy all the people, to whom thou shalt come,” and the lightnings are a…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Before him went the pestilence - This plague was several times inflicted on the disobedient Israelites in the wilderness; see Num 11:33; Num 14:37; Num 16:46; and was always the proof that the just…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Habakkuk 3:3-15

It has been the usual practice of God's people, when they have been in distress and ready to fall into despair, to help themselves by recollecting their experiences, and reviving them, considering the…