Habakkuk 2:11

For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Habakkuk 2:11

BSB

For the stones will cry out from the wall, and the rafters will echo it from the woodwork.

AKJV

For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.

CPDV

For the stone will cry out from the wall, and the wood that is between the joints of the building will respond.

ERV

For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.

NHEB

For the stone will cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the woodwork will answer it.

SMT

For the stone from the wall shall cry out, and the cross-beam from the wood shall answer it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Habakkuk 2:11

ForthestoneH68Noun FeminineshallcryoutH2199VerbofthewallH7023Noun MasculineandthebeamoutH3714Noun MasculineofthetimberH6086Noun MasculineshallanswerH6030Verbit

Commentary for Habakkuk 2:11

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Habakkuk 2:11

Summary

Creation testifies against human wrongdoing

Event

Inanimate objects accuse builders

Estimated Time Period

c. 600 BC