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For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation, that march through the breadth of the earth, to possess dwelling-places that are not theirs.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For behold - So God announces a future, in which His hand shall be greatly visible, whether more or le distant. In His sight it is present.<…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Jehovah’s answer to Habakkuk’s complaint. These disorders are to be punished by an invasion of Chaldeans. The appearance, character, and operations…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

This verse is added by the Prophet as an explanation, for it was not enough to speak generally of God’s work without reminding them that their dest…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans
A people still of late mean and low, famous only for their soothsaying, divination…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The servants of the Lord are deeply afflicted by seeing ungodliness and violence prevail, especially among those who profess the truth. No one hesi…

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