Habakkuk 2:8

Because thou hast spoiled many nations, all the remnant of the people shall spoil thee; because of men's blood, and for the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell therein.

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Other Translations for Habakkuk 2:8

BSB
Because you have plundered many nations, the remnant of the people will plunder you-because of your bloodshed against man and your violence against the land, the city, and all their dwellers.
AKJV
Because you have spoiled many nations, all the remnant of the people shall spoil you; because of men's blood, and for the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell therein.
CPDV
Because you have despoiled many peoples, all those who are left of the people shall despoil you, because of the blood of men, and the iniquity of the earth, of the city and all who dwell therein.
ERV
Because thou hast spoiled many nations, all the remnant of the peoples shall spoil thee; because of men's blood, and for the violence done to the land, to the city and to all that dwell therein.
NHEB
Because you have plundered many nations, all the remnant of the peoples will plunder you, because of men's blood, and for the violence done to the land, to the city and to all who dwell in it.
SMT
For thou didst spoil many nations, all the rest of the peoples shall spoil thee; from the bloods of man, and the violence of the land, of the city, and all dwelling in it.

Commentary for Habakkuk 2:8

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Overview of Habakkuk 2:8
Summary
Plunderer receives plunder as recompense for violence
Event
Plunderer becomes spoiled
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Judgment