Habakkuk 2:14 bbe — For the earth will be full of the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the sea is covered by the waters.

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"For the earth will be full of the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the sea is covered by the waters."

— Habakkuk 2:14, Bible in Basic English

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Habakkuk 2 — Context

11

For the stone will give a cry out of the wall, and it will be answered by the board out of the woodwork.

12

A curse on him who is building a place with blood, and basing a town on evil-doing!

13

See, is it not the pleasure of the Lord of armies that the peoples are working for the fire and using themselves up for nothing?

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For the earth will be full of the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the sea is covered by the waters.

15

A curse on him who gives his neighbour the wine of his wrath, making him overcome with strong drink from the cup of his passion, so that you may be a witness of their shame!

16

You are full of shame in place of glory: take your part in the drinking, and let your shame be uncovered: the cup of the Lord's right hand will come round to you and your glory will be covered with shame.

17

For the violent acts against Lebanon will come on you, and the destruction of the cattle will be a cause of fear to you, because of men's blood and the violent acts against the land and the town and all who are living in it.

Habakkuk 2:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Habakkuk 2:14 say?
Habakkuk 2:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For the earth will be full of the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the sea is covered by the waters.”
Where is Habakkuk 2:14 in the Bible?
Habakkuk 2:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Habakkuk, chapter 2, verse 14.
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 2:14.
What translation should I read Habakkuk 2:14 in?
Habakkuk 2:14 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 2:14?
Habakkuk 2:14 reads (BBE): “For the earth will be full of the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the sea is covered by the waters.” 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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