Habakkuk 3:8 net — Was the LORD mad at the rivers? Were you angry with the rivers? Were you enraged at the sea? Such that you would climb…

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"Was the LORD mad at the rivers? Were you angry with the rivers? Were you enraged at the sea? Such that you would climb into your horse-drawn chariots, your victorious chariots?"

— Habakkuk 3:8, NET Bible

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Habakkuk 3 — Context

5

Plague will go before him; pestilence will march right behind him.

6

He took his battle position and shook the earth; with a mere look he frightened the nations. The ancient mountains disintegrated; the primeval hills were flattened. His are ancient roads.

7

I saw the tents of Cushan overwhelmed by trouble; the tent curtains of the land of Midian were shaking.

8

Was the LORD mad at the rivers? Were you angry with the rivers? Were you enraged at the sea? Such that you would climb into your horse-drawn chariots, your victorious chariots?

9

Your bow is ready for action; you commission your arrows. Selah. You cause flash floods on the earth’s surface.

10

When the mountains see you, they shake. The torrential downpour sweeps through. The great deep shouts out; it lifts its hands high.

11

The sun and moon stand still in their courses; the flash of your arrows drives them away, the bright light of your lightning-quick spear.

Habakkuk 3:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Habakkuk 3:8 say?
Habakkuk 3:8 in the NET Bible reads: “Was the LORD mad at the rivers? Were you angry with the rivers? Were you enraged at the sea? Such that you would climb into your horse-drawn chariots, your victorious chariots?”
Where is Habakkuk 3:8 in the Bible?
Habakkuk 3:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Habakkuk, chapter 3, verse 8.
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 3:8.
What translation should I read Habakkuk 3:8 in?
Habakkuk 3:8 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 3:8?
Habakkuk 3:8 reads (NET): “Was the LORD mad at the rivers? Were you angry with the rivers? Were you enraged at the sea? Such that you would climb into your horse-drawn chariots, your victorious chariots?” 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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