Habakkuk 3:11 asv — The sun and moon stood still in their habitation, At the light of thine arrows as they went, At the shining of thy glit…

American Standard Version

"The sun and moon stood still in their habitation, At the light of thine arrows as they went, At the shining of thy glittering spear. "

— Habakkuk 3:11, American Standard Version

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Habakkuk 3 — Context

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Was Jehovah displeased with the rivers? Was thine anger against the rivers, Or thy wrath against the sea, That thou didst ride upon thy horses, Upon thy chariots of salvation?

9

Thy bow was made quite bare; The oaths to the tribes were asure word. [Selah Thou didst cleave the earth with rivers.

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The mountains saw thee, and were afraid; The tempest of waters passed by; The deep uttered its voice, And lifted up its hands on high.

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The sun and moon stood still in their habitation, At the light of thine arrows as they went, At the shining of thy glittering spear.

12

Thou didst march through the land in indignation; Thou didst thresh the nations in anger.

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Thou wentest forth for the salvation of thy people, For the salvation of thine anointed; Thou woundedst the head out of the house of the wicked man, Laying bare the foundation even unto the neck. [Selah

14

Thou didst pierce with his own staves the head of his warriors: They came as a whirlwind to scatter me; Their rejoicing was as to devour the poor secretly.

Habakkuk 3:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Habakkuk 3:11 say?
Habakkuk 3:11 in the American Standard Version reads: “The sun and moon stood still in their habitation, At the light of thine arrows as they went, At the shining of thy glittering spear. ”
Where is Habakkuk 3:11 in the Bible?
Habakkuk 3:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Habakkuk, chapter 3, verse 11.
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 3:11.
What translation should I read Habakkuk 3:11 in?
Habakkuk 3:11 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 3:11?
Habakkuk 3:11 reads (ASV): “The sun and moon stood still in their habitation, At the light of thine arrows as they went, At the shining of thy glittering spear. ” 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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