Habakkuk 3:9

Thy bow was made quite naked, according to the oaths of the tribes, even thy word. Selah. Thou didst cleave the earth with rivers.

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Other Translations for Habakkuk 3:9

BSB
You brandished Your bow; You called for many arrows. Selah You split the earth with rivers.
AKJV
Your bow was made quite naked, according to the oaths of the tribes, even your word. Selah. You did split the earth with rivers.
CPDV
Being stirred up, you will take up your bow, the oaths you have spoken to the tribes. You will split apart the Rivers of the earth.
ERV
Thy bow was made quite bare; the oaths to the tribes were a sure word. Selah Thou didst cleave the earth with rivers.
NHEB
You uncovered your bow. You called for your sworn arrows. Selah. You split the earth with rivers.
SMT
In nakedness thou shalt raise thy bow, the oaths of the tribes, he said. Silence. Thou wilt divide the earth with rivers.

Commentary for Habakkuk 3:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Habakkuk 3:9
Summary
Divine weapons unleash geological transformation
Event
Earth splitting by divine weapon
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Vision