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God's Sovereign Hand
Commentators emphasize that God is the one "raising up" the Chaldeans. He sovereignly uses this wicked, violent nation to execute His righteous judgment on Judah. As John Calvin notes, God can use the sinful vices of people for His good purposes without being tainted by their evil, demonstrating His ultimate control over history.
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Habakkuk
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Albert Barnes
On Habakkuk 1:6
18th Century
Theologian
For behold - So God announces a future, in which His hand shall be greatly visible, whether more or less distant. In His sight it is present…
Charles Ellicott
On Habakkuk 1:6
19th Century
Bishop
I raise up the Chaldeans—that is, I am bringing up the Chaldean or Babylonian armies into Judea. The phrase implies that the Chald…
John Calvin
On Habakkuk 1:6
16th Century
Theologian
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…
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John Gill
On Habakkuk 1:6
17th Century
Pastor
For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans
A people still of late mean and low, famous only for their soothsaying, divination…
Matthew Henry
On Habakkuk 1:1–11
17th Century
Minister
The servants of the Lord are deeply afflicted by seeing ungodliness and violence prevail, especially among those who profess the truth. No one hesi…