Habakkuk 3:6 kjva — He stood, and measured the earth: he beheld, and drove asunder the nations; and the everlasting mountains were scattere…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"He stood, and measured the earth: he beheld, and drove asunder the nations; and the everlasting mountains were scattered, the perpetual hills did bow: his ways are everlasting."

— Habakkuk 3:6, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Habakkuk 3 — Context

3

God came from Teman, and the Holy One from mount Paran. Selah. His glory covered the heavens, and the earth was full of his praise.

4

And his brightness was as the light; he had horns coming out of his hand: and there was the hiding of his power.

5

Before him went the pestilence, and burning coals went forth at his feet.

6

He stood, and measured the earth: he beheld, and drove asunder the nations; and the everlasting mountains were scattered, the perpetual hills did bow: his ways are everlasting.

7

I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction: and the curtains of the land of Midian did tremble.

8

Was the Lord displeased against the rivers? was thine anger against the rivers? was thy wrath against the sea, that thou didst ride upon thine horses and thy chariots of salvation?

9

Thy bow was made quite naked, according to the oaths of the tribes, even thy word. Selah. Thou didst cleave the earth with rivers.

Habakkuk 3:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Habakkuk 3:6 say?
Habakkuk 3:6 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “He stood, and measured the earth: he beheld, and drove asunder the nations; and the everlasting mountains were scattered, the perpetual hills did bow: his ways are everlasting.”
Where is Habakkuk 3:6 in the Bible?
Habakkuk 3:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Habakkuk, chapter 3, verse 6.
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 3:6.
What translation should I read Habakkuk 3:6 in?
Habakkuk 3:6 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 3:6?
Habakkuk 3:6 reads (KJVA): “He stood, and measured the earth: he beheld, and drove asunder the nations; and the everlasting mountains were scattered, the perpetual hills did bow: his ways are everlasting.” 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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