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A Law Unto Themselves
Commentators unanimously explain that the phrase 'their judgment and their dignity proceed from themselves' means the Chaldeans were a law unto themselves. They rejected any higher authority, whether from God or other nations, making their own will and power their only justification for their actions.
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Habakkuk
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Albert Barnes
On Habakkuk 1:7
18th Century
Theologian
They are terrible - איום 'âyôm occurs here only and in Song of Solomon 6:4 and Song of Solomon 6:10,…
Charles Ellicott
On Habakkuk 1:7
19th Century
Bishop
Their judgment — Their “judgment” means their claim to judge the affairs of mankind. It proceeds from “themselves,” as irresponsib…
John Calvin
On Habakkuk 1:7
16th Century
Theologian
By saying that the Chaldeans would be terrible and dreadful, he does not praise their virtues. Instead, as I have already reminded you, he shows th…
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John Gill
On Habakkuk 1:7
17th Century
Pastor
They [are] terrible and dreadful
For the fierceness of their countenances; the number and valour of their troops; th…
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…