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A Holy, Physical Fear
Commentators note that Habakkuk's reaction to God's coming judgment is intensely physical: his body trembles, his lips quiver, and he feels "rottenness" in his bones. This isn't a sign of weak faith, but an appropriate, soul-shaking awe in the face of God's holiness and His decision to discipline His own people. It shows he takes God's word with the utmost seriousness.
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Albert Barnes
On Habakkuk 3:16
18th Century
Theologian
When I heard -, or better, “I heard and...” The prophet sums up, resuming that same declaration with which he had begun, “I heard, I was afr…
Charles Ellicott
On Habakkuk 3:10–18
19th Century
Bishop
All the verbs in these verses are incorrectly rendered regarding tense. (See note on Chapter 3:15.)
John Calvin
On Habakkuk 3:16
16th Century
Theologian
In my view, those interpreters are mistaken who connect the verb “I have heard” with the last verse, as if the Prophet had said that he had felt dr…
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John Gill
On Habakkuk 3:16
17th Century
Pastor
When I heard, my belly trembled
His bowels, his heart within him, at the report made of what would come to pass in f…
Matthew Henry
On Habakkuk 3:16–19
17th Century
Minister
When we see a day of trouble approach, it is important for us to prepare. A good hope through grace is founded in holy fear. The prophet looked bac…