Habakkuk 2:2 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Then the LORD answered me, "Write the vision. Make it clear on tablets so that anyone can read it quickly.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.

ASV:

And Jehovah answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run that readeth it.

BBE:

And the Lord gave me an answer, and said, Put the vision in writing and make it clear on stones, so that the reader may go quickly.

DBY:

And Jehovah answered me and said, Write the vision, and engrave it upon tablets, that he may run that readeth it.

ERV:

And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.

JPS:

And the LORD answered me, and said: 'Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that a man may read it swiftly.

WBS:

And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.

WEB:

Yahweh answered me, "Write the vision, and make it plain on tablets, that he who runs may read it.

YLT:

And Jehovah answereth me and saith: 'Write a vision, and explain on the tables, That he may run who is reading it.

Habakkuk 2:2 Cross References

XREF:

Deuteronomy 27:8 "You shall write on the stones all the words of this law very distinctly."

Romans 15:4 For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Revelation 1:19 "Therefore write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after these things. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

2:2 And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make [it] plain upon tablets, that he may run {b} that readeth it.
(b) Write it in great letters, that he that runneth may read it.

WES:

2:2 Upon tables - What was of publick concern, and therefore to be published, was anciently written or engraven upon tables, smooth stones, or wood, and then hung up in a publick place to be read. May run - That none may need to stop, but every one may plainly and clearly discern what is written.

MHC:

2:1-4 When tossed and perplexed with doubts about the methods of Providence, we must watch against temptations to be impatient. When we have poured out complaints and requests before God, we must observe the answers God gives by his word, his Spirit, and providences; what the Lord will say to our case. God will not disappoint the believing expectations of those who wait to hear what he will say unto them. All are concerned in the truths of God's word. Though the promised favour be deferred long, it will come at last, and abundantly recompense us for waiting. The humble, broken-hearted, repenting sinner, alone seeks to obtain an interest in this salvation. He will rest his soul on the promise, and on Christ, in and through whom it is given. Thus he walks and works, as well as lives by faith, perseveres to the end, and is exalted to glory; while those who distrust or despise God's all-sufficiency will not walk uprightly with him. The just shall live by faith in these precious promises, while the performance of them is deferred. Only those made just by faith, shall live, shall be happy here and for ever.

CONC:

Answereth Clear Engrave Explain Herald Inscribe Plain Quickly Reader Readeth Reading Reads Record Revelation Run Runs Stones Swiftly Tables Tablets Vision Writing

Clear Engrave Herald Inscribe Plain Quickly Read Reader Readeth Reads Record Revelation Run Runs Stones Swiftly Tables Tablets Vision Write Writing

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