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Habakkuk 2:19

Habakkuk 2:20-1964 bbe — But the Lord is in his holy Temple: let all the earth be quiet before him.

Bible in Basic English

"But the Lord is in his holy Temple: let all the earth be quiet before him."

— Habakkuk 2:20-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Habakkuk 2 — Context

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.

18

What profit is the pictured image to its maker? and as for the metal image, the false teacher, why does its maker put his faith in it, making false gods without a voice?

19

A curse on him who says to the wood, Awake! to the unbreathing stone, Up! let it be a teacher! See, it is plated with gold and silver, and there is no breath at all inside it.

20

But the Lord is in his holy Temple: let all the earth be quiet before him.

Habakkuk 2:20-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Habakkuk 2:20-1964 say?
Habakkuk 2:20-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But the Lord is in his holy Temple: let all the earth be quiet before him.”
Where is Habakkuk 2:20-1964 in the Bible?
Habakkuk 2:20-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Habakkuk, chapter 2, verses 20–1964.
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 2:20-1964.
What translation should I read Habakkuk 2:20-1964 in?
Habakkuk 2:20-1964 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 2:20-1964?
Habakkuk 2:20-1964 reads (BBE): “But the Lord is in his holy Temple: let all the earth be quiet before him.” 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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