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For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of Yahweh, as the waters cover the sea.
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God's Enduring Glory
Commentators contrast the temporary, man-made glory of empires like Babylon with the eternal glory of God. While human achievements built on oppression are destined for destruction (v. 13), God's glory will ultimately fill the entire earth and never be erased. This verse is a powerful promise that God's purpose will outlast all human ambition.
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Habakkuk
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord - Habakkuk modifies to a degree the words of Isaiah which…
19th Century
Anglican
The destruction of the Chaldeans has until now been only implied. It is now plainly foretold in a denunciatory song, put into the mouths of the inv…
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet briefly teaches us here that God’s judgment on the Babylonians would be so remarkable that his name would as a result be celebrated thr…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord Of the glor…
The prophet proclaims the doom of all proud and oppressive powers that weigh heavily upon God's people. The lusts of the flesh, the lust of the eye…