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Habakkuk 2:2

Habakkuk 2:1 bbe — I will take my position and be on watch, placing myself on my tower, looking out to see what he will say to me, and wha…

Bible in Basic English

"I will take my position and be on watch, placing myself on my tower, looking out to see what he will say to me, and what answer he will give to my protest."

— Habakkuk 2:1, Bible in Basic English

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Habakkuk 2 — Context

1

I will take my position and be on watch, placing myself on my tower, looking out to see what he will say to me, and what answer he will give to my protest.

2

And the Lord gave me an answer, and said, Put the vision in writing and make it clear on stones, so that the reader may go quickly.

3

For the vision is still for the fixed time, and it is moving quickly to the end, and it will not be false: even if it is slow in coming, go on waiting for it; because it will certainly come, it will not be kept back.

4

As for the man of pride, my soul has no pleasure in him; but the upright man will have life through his good faith.

Habakkuk 2:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Habakkuk 2:1 say?
Habakkuk 2:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I will take my position and be on watch, placing myself on my tower, looking out to see what he will say to me, and what answer he will give to my protest.”
Where is Habakkuk 2:1 in the Bible?
Habakkuk 2:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Habakkuk, chapter 2, verse 1.
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 2:1.
What translation should I read Habakkuk 2:1 in?
Habakkuk 2:1 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 2:1?
Habakkuk 2:1 reads (BBE): “I will take my position and be on watch, placing myself on my tower, looking out to see what he will say to me, and what answer he will give to my protest.” 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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