HABAKKUK 3. THE PRAYER OF HABAKKUK. Habakkuk 3:1. Shigionoth: probably plural of _shiggaion_ (Psalms 7:1, p. 373). But LXX reads _n e ginoth_, on the stringed instruments (_cf._ Psalms 4:1; Psalms 6:1, etc.). HABAKKUK 3:2. The poet has both heard of and seen Yahweh's doings in days gone by, and p... [ Continue Reading ]
In answer to his prayer, Yahweh comes from Sinai, riding on His victorious chariots, surrounded by glory and splendour, His bow uncovered and His quiver filled with shafts, making the mountains to sink low and the earth itself to quake, the floods to roar, and the sun and moon to forget their shinin... [ Continue Reading ]
A liturgical addition, expressing perfect trust in Yahweh even amid loss and grief (cf. Joel 1:17). HABAKKUK 3:17. For _tiphrah_, blossom, read probably _tiphreh_, bear fruit (LXX). Habakkuk 3:19. From Psalms 18:32 f. On the musical notes, see p. 373.... [ Continue Reading ]