Habakkuk 2:20

But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Habakkuk 2:20

BSB

But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him.

AKJV

But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.

CPDV

But the Lord is in his holy temple. May all the earth be silent before his face.

ERV

But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.

NHEB

But the LORD is in his holy temple. Let all the earth be silent before him."

SMT

And Jehovah in his holy temple: be silent all the earth before his face.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Habakkuk 2:20

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Commentary for Habakkuk 2:20

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

Overview of Habakkuk 2:20

Summary

Reverent silence before divine presence

Place

Holy Temple

Event

Call to reverential silence

Estimated Time Period

c. 600 BC