Habakkuk 2:2 kjva — And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it."

— Habakkuk 2:2, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Habakkuk 2 — Context

1

I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.

2

And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.

3

For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.

4

Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.

5

Yea also, because he transgresseth by wine, he is a proud man, neither keepeth at home, who enlargeth his desire as hell, and is as death, and cannot be satisfied, but gathereth unto him all nations, and heapeth unto him all people:

Habakkuk 2:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Habakkuk 2:2 say?
Habakkuk 2:2 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth 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 (KJVA): “And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth 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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