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Habakkuk 3 Chapter Introduction

Structure and Formatting

This chapter is a prayer-psalm (verse 1) describing a theophany, Yahweh’s appearance as a divine warrior. It includes a superscription (verse 1), a liturgical colophon or ending statement (end of verse 19), and three Selah markers, indicating it was used in temple worship.

Religious and Cultural Concepts in This Chapter

Theophany

Verses 3-15 describe God coming from Teman with cosmic power, shaking mountains, splitting rivers, and commanding the sun and moon. These images draw on the tradition of Yahweh’s actions at the Red Sea.

From Terror to Trust

The chapter pivots at verse 16: Habakkuk trembles with fear at God’s power, yet resolves to wait quietly and rejoice even when all provision fails (verses 17-19).

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