Habakkuk 2:14 net — For recognition of the LORD’s sovereign majesty will fill the earth just as the waters fill up the sea.

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"For recognition of the LORD’s sovereign majesty will fill the earth just as the waters fill up the sea."

— Habakkuk 2:14, NET Bible

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Habakkuk 2 — Context

11

For the stones in the walls will cry out, and the wooden rafters will answer back.

12

Woe to the one who builds a city by bloodshed– he who starts a town by unjust deeds.

13

Be sure of this! The LORD of Heaven’s Armies has decreed: The nations’ efforts will go up in smoke; their exhausting work will be for nothing.

14

For recognition of the LORD’s sovereign majesty will fill the earth just as the waters fill up the sea.

15

“Woe to you who force your neighbor to drink wine– you who make others intoxicated by forcing them to drink from the bowl of your furious anger, so you can look at their naked bodies.

16

But you will become drunk with shame, not majesty. Now it is your turn to drink and expose your uncircumcised foreskin! The cup of wine in the LORD’s right hand is coming to you, and disgrace will replace your majestic glory!

17

For you will pay in full for your violent acts against Lebanon; terrifying judgment will come upon you because of the way you destroyed the wild animals living there. You have shed human blood and committed violent acts against lands, cities, and those who live in them.

Habakkuk 2:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Habakkuk 2:14 say?
Habakkuk 2:14 in the NET Bible reads: “For recognition of the LORD’s sovereign majesty will fill the earth just as the waters fill up the sea.”
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 (NET): “For recognition of the LORD’s sovereign majesty will fill the earth just as the waters fill up the sea.” 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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