Habakkuk 3:4 nasb — His radiance is like the sunlight; He has rays flashing from His hand, And there is the hiding of His power.

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"His radiance is like the sunlight; He has rays flashing from His hand, And there is the hiding of His power."

— Habakkuk 3:4, NASB

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Habakkuk 3 — Context

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A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet, according to Shigionoth.

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LORD, I have heard the report about You and I fear. O LORD, revive Your work in the midst of the years, In the midst of the years make it known; In wrath remember mercy.

3

God comes from Teman, And the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah. His splendor covers the heavens, And the earth is full of His praise.

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His radiance is like the sunlight; He has rays flashing from His hand, And there is the hiding of His power.

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Before Him goes pestilence, And plague comes after Him.

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He stood and surveyed the earth; He looked and startled the nations. Yes, the perpetual mountains were shattered, The ancient hills collapsed. His ways are everlasting.

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I saw the tents of Cushan under distress, The tent curtains of the land of Midian were trembling.

Habakkuk 3:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Habakkuk 3:4 say?
Habakkuk 3:4 in the NASB reads: “His radiance is like the sunlight; He has rays flashing from His hand, And there is the hiding of His power.”
Where is Habakkuk 3:4 in the Bible?
Habakkuk 3:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Habakkuk, chapter 3, verse 4.
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 3:4.
What translation should I read Habakkuk 3:4 in?
Habakkuk 3:4 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 3:4?
Habakkuk 3:4 reads (NASB): “His radiance is like the sunlight; He has rays flashing from His hand, And there is the hiding of His power.” 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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