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Habakkuk 2:17

King James Version (KJV)

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For the violence of Lebanon shall cover thee, and the spoil of beasts, [which] made them afraid, because of men’s blood, and for the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell therein.

Habakkuk 2:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Habakkuk 2:17

Theological / Devotional

Violence of Lebanon. Better, “violence against Lebanon.” That which Babylon did to Lebanon shall come upon her (see Isa. 14:4-8). Some regard “Lebanon” here as a reference to the Temple at Jerusalem, which was constructed of the cedars of Lebanon (see 1 Kings 5; Zech. 11:1,2). Others see a reference to the cedars cut down in time of invasion.

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