Habakkuk 1:9 cpdv — They will all approach towards the prey; their face is like a burning wind. And they will gather captives together like…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"They will all approach towards the prey; their face is like a burning wind. And they will gather captives together like sand."

— Habakkuk 1:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Habakkuk 1 — Context

6

For behold, I will raise up the Chaldeans, a bitter and swift people, marching across the width of the earth, to possess tabernacles not their own.

7

It is dreadful and terrible. From themselves, judgment and their burden will issue.

8

Their horses are more nimble than leopards and swifter than wolves in the evening; their horsemen will spread out. And then their horsemen will approach from far away; they will fly like the eagle, hurrying to devour.

9

They will all approach towards the prey; their face is like a burning wind. And they will gather captives together like sand.

10

And concerning kings, he will triumph, and sovereign rulers will be his laughingstock, and he will laugh over every fortress, and he will transport a rampart and seize it.

11

Then his spirit will be altered, and he will cross over and fall. Such is his strength from his god.

12

Have you not existed from the beginning, Lord my God, my holy one, and so we shall not die? Lord, you have stationed him for judgment, and you have established that his strength will be swept away.

Habakkuk 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Habakkuk 1:9 say?
Habakkuk 1:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “They will all approach towards the prey; their face is like a burning wind. And they will gather captives together like sand.”
Where is Habakkuk 1:9 in the Bible?
Habakkuk 1:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Habakkuk, chapter 1, verse 9.
Who wrote Habakkuk?
Habakkuk is traditionally attributed to Habakkuk. It was written c. 612–589 BC.
What is the book of Habakkuk about?
Habakkuk dares to argue with God about injustice — and God answers. The prophet learns that the just shall live by faith, and the book ends with one of Scripture's great hymns of trust: "yet I will rejoice in the LORD."
What are the major themes of Habakkuk?
Habakkuk explores themes including Faith, Justice, Trust, Sovereignty, Joy in Trial. These themes shape the meaning and context of Habakkuk 1:9.
What translation should I read Habakkuk 1:9 in?
Habakkuk 1:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Habakkuk 1:9?
Habakkuk 1:9 reads (CPDV): “They will all approach towards the prey; their face is like a burning wind. And they will gather captives together like sand.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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