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Habakkuk 3:5

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Plague went before Him, and fever followed in His steps.

American Standard Version (1901)

Before him went the pestilence, And fiery bolts went forth at his feet.

Bible in Basic English

Before him went disease, and flames went out at his feet.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Death shall go before his face. And the devil shall go forth before his feet.

Free Bible Version

Plague goes before him, disease follows at his feet.

Geneva Bible 1599

Before him went the pestilence, and burning coales went forth before his feete.

King James (Authorized) Version

Before him went the pestilence, and burning coals went forth at his feet.

Translation for Translators

He sent plagues in front of him, and other plagues came behind him.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Deadly disease went before him, and the plague followed him.

Noah Webster Bible

Before him went the pestilence, and burning coals went forth at his feet.

World English Bible

Plague went before him, and pestilence followed his feet.

Young's Literal Translation

Before Him goeth pestilence, And a burning flame goeth forth at His feet.

Context

Habakkuk’s Prayer

⁴His radiance was like the sunlight; rays flashed from His hand, where His power is hidden. ⁵Plague went before Him, and fever followed in His steps. ⁶He stood and measured the earth; He looked and startled the nations; the ancient mountains crumbled; the perpetual hills collapsed. His ways are everlasting.

Summary

This verse describes a majestic scene where God's glory covers the heavens and the earth is filled with His praise. It portrays God's power and sovereignty over all creation, highlighting His splendor and majesty. The imagery of light and rays flashing from His hand symbolizes His divine authority and the manifestation of His presence. The verse inspires awe and reverence for God, reminding believers of His greatness and the beauty of His holiness.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Before him went the pestilence - This plague was several times inflicted on the disobedient Israelites in the wilderness; see Num 11:33; Num 14:37; Num 16:46; and was always the proof that the just God was then manifesting his power among them. Burning coals event forth at his feet - Newcome translates, "And flashes of fire went forth after him." The disobedient Israelites were consumed by a fire that went out from Jehovah; see Lev 10:2; Num 11:1; Num 16:35. And the burnt-offering was consumed by a fire which came out from before Jehovah, Lev 11:24.

Habakkuk 3:5

Habakkuk’s Prayer

⁴His radiance was like the sunlight; rays flashed from His hand, where His power is hidden. ⁵Plague went before Him, and fever followed in His steps. ⁶He stood and measured the earth; He looked and startled the nations; the ancient mountains crumbled; the perpetual hills collapsed. His ways are everlasting.

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Berean Standard Bible

Plague went before Him, and fever followed in His steps.

American Standard Version (1901)

Before him went the pestilence, And fiery bolts went forth at his feet.

Bible in Basic English

Before him went disease, and flames went out at his feet.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Death shall go before his face. And the devil shall go forth before his feet.

Free Bible Version

Plague goes before him, disease follows at his feet.

Geneva Bible 1599

Before him went the pestilence, and burning coales went forth before his feete.

King James (Authorized) Version

Before him went the pestilence, and burning coals went forth at his feet.

Translation for Translators

He sent plagues in front of him, and other plagues came behind him.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Deadly disease went before him, and the plague followed him.

Noah Webster Bible

Before him went the pestilence, and burning coals went forth at his feet.

World English Bible

Plague went before him, and pestilence followed his feet.

Young's Literal Translation

Before Him goeth pestilence, And a burning flame goeth forth at His feet.

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Before him went the pestilence - This plague was several times inflicted on the disobedient Israelites in the wilderness; see Num 11:33; Num 14:37; Num 16:46; and was always the proof that the just God was then manifesting his power among them. Burning coals event forth at his feet - Newcome translates, "And flashes of fire went forth after him." The disobedient Israelites were consumed by a fire that went out from Jehovah; see Lev 10:2; Num 11:1; Num 16:35. And the burnt-offering was consumed by a fire which came out from before Jehovah, Lev 11:24.