Habakkuk 3:9 cpdv — Being stirred up, you will take up your bow, the oaths you have spoken to the tribes. You will split apart the Rivers o…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Being stirred up, you will take up your bow, the oaths you have spoken to the tribes. You will split apart the Rivers of the earth. "

— Habakkuk 3:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Habakkuk 3 — Context

6

He stood, and measured the earth. He looked, and dissolved the Gentiles. And the mountains of ages past have been shattered. The hills of the world became curved by the journeys of his eternity.

7

I saw the tents of Ethiopia for their iniquity; the tent-skins of the land of Midian will be thrown into confusion.

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Could you have been angry with the rivers, Lord? Or was your fury within the rivers, or your indignation in the sea? He will ascend upon your horses, and your four-horse chariots are salvation.

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Being stirred up, you will take up your bow, the oaths you have spoken to the tribes. You will split apart the Rivers of the earth.

10

They saw you, and the mountains grieved. The great body of waters crossed over. The abyss uttered its voice. The pinnacle lifted up its hands.

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The sun and the moon have stood firm in their dwelling place; with the light of your arrows, they shall go forth in the splendor of your flashing spear.

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With a roar, you will trample the earth. In your fury, you will cause the nations to be stupefied.

Habakkuk 3:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Habakkuk 3:9 say?
Habakkuk 3:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Being stirred up, you will take up your bow, the oaths you have spoken to the tribes. You will split apart the Rivers of the earth. ”
Where is Habakkuk 3:9 in the Bible?
Habakkuk 3:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Habakkuk, chapter 3, verse 9.
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 3:9.
What translation should I read Habakkuk 3:9 in?
Habakkuk 3:9 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 3:9?
Habakkuk 3:9 reads (CPDV): “Being stirred up, you will take up your bow, the oaths you have spoken to the tribes. You will split apart the Rivers of the earth. ” 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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