Charles Ellicott Commentary Habakkuk 2:18-20

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Habakkuk 2:18-20

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Habakkuk 2:18-20

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"What profiteth the graven image, that the maker thereof hath graven it; the molten image, even the teacher of lies, that he that fashioneth its form trusteth therein, to make dumb idols? Woe unto him that saith to the wood, Awake; to the dumb stone, Arise! Shall this teach? Behold, it is overlaid with gold and silver, and there is no breath at all in the midst of it. But Jehovah is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him." — Habakkuk 2:18-20 (ASV)

Woe to him who neglects Jehovah to worship dumb idols of his own making.