Habakkuk 2:2 cpdv — And the Lord responded to me and said: Write the vision and explain it on tablets, so that he who reads it may run thro…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the Lord responded to me and said: Write the vision and explain it on tablets, so that he who reads it may run through it. "

— Habakkuk 2:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Habakkuk 2 — Context

1

I will stand firm during my watch, and fix my position over the fortification. And I will observe carefully, to see what might be said to me and what I might respond to my opponent.

2

And the Lord responded to me and said: Write the vision and explain it on tablets, so that he who reads it may run through it.

3

For as yet the vision is far off, and it will appear in the end, and it will not lie. If it expresses any delay, wait for it. For it is arriving and it will arrive, and it will not be hindered.

4

Behold, he who is unbelieving, his soul will not be right within himself; but he who is just shall live in his faith.

5

And in the manner that wine deceives the heavy drinker, so will the arrogant man be deceived, and he will not be honored. He has enlarged his life like hellfire, and himself like death, and he is never fulfilled. And he will gather to himself all nations, and he will amass for himself all peoples.

Habakkuk 2:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Habakkuk 2:2 say?
Habakkuk 2:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the Lord responded to me and said: Write the vision and explain it on tablets, so that he who reads it may run through it. ”
Where is Habakkuk 2:2 in the Bible?
Habakkuk 2:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Habakkuk, chapter 2, verse 2.
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 2:2.
What translation should I read Habakkuk 2:2 in?
Habakkuk 2:2 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 2:2?
Habakkuk 2:2 reads (CPDV): “And the Lord responded to me and said: Write the vision and explain it on tablets, so that he who reads it may run through it. ” 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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