The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.
Read it in contextHabakkuk Rejoices
Start reading at Habakkuk 3:17 (Habakkuk 3:17 to Habakkuk 3:19).
An editorial reading unit, not a claim that the surrounding context stops here. Book background below applies to the shared passage; individual verses may need more specific explanation.
This unit closes the chapter’s selected reading divisions. The closing prayer remembers the LORD's power and reaches a confession of rejoicing even when ordinary provisions fail.
3:17Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls:
3:18Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
3:19The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.
Study content, not yet reviewed.
Who
Who wrote the book? Habakkuk is the named prophet and the speaker of the book's prayer. Biblical references: Habakkuk 1:1; Habakkuk 3:1. stated in the text
Who was present or being addressed in this passage? In the surrounding chapter context (Habakkuk 3:1–3:19): Habakkuk addresses the LORD in prayer and praise; the musical direction prepares the prayer for worship. stated in the text
Who was the book written to? Judah's community facing violence and the Babylonian threat, with the vision to be written so it can be read. Much of the book is a dialogue between the prophet and the LORD. Biblical references: Habakkuk 1:2; Habakkuk 1:6; Habakkuk 2:2. book background
What
What is the topic of this reading unit? Habakkuk Rejoices. Read Habakkuk 3:17 through Habakkuk 3:19 as a connected unit. interpretation
How does it contribute to the book? This unit closes the chapter’s selected reading divisions. The closing prayer remembers the LORD's power and reaches a confession of rejoicing even when ordinary provisions fail. interpretation
When
When are the events or message set? The rise of the Chaldeans forms the announced historical setting, but the book does not provide a precise royal date for the dialogue. book background
Where
What is the book’s geographic setting? The questions concern wrongdoing among the people and the threat of an invading power; the prayer ranges through remembered scenes of the LORD's acts. book background
Where does the context start?
This passage sits in Habakkuk Rejoices (Habakkuk 3:17 to Habakkuk 3:19).
Start reading at Habakkuk 3:17. An editorial reading unit, not a claim that the surrounding context stops here. Book background below applies to the shared passage; individual verses may need more specific explanation.
How
How does this book connect with Jesus Christ? The New Testament cites the statement that the just shall live by faith. Its use should retain the original contrast between arrogant wrongdoing and faithful endurance. See Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Hebrews 10:38. interpretation
How should this book guide our response? Bring hard questions honestly before God and distinguish complaint from the answer received. The closing confession models trust that does not depend on present abundance. interpretation
Cross references from CrossReferences-org (CC BY 4.0).
Macro-Structure
See how this passage fits the chapter and the book.
Macro-Structure of Habakkuk 3
Prefilled outline, not yet reviewed.
Habakkuk records the prophet's questions, the LORD's responses, woes, and a concluding prayer. Keeping the speakers distinct is essential: a question or complaint is not identical to the divine answer. Local headings and stanza divisions are editorial reading aids adapted from public-domain BSB headings; verse boundaries and Scripture links use the KJV. Connections describe the surrounding book movement.
Connection to the wholeThis opening unit introduces the chapter’s movement. The closing prayer remembers the LORD's power and reaches a confession of rejoicing even when ordinary provisions fail.
Connection to the wholeThis unit closes the chapter’s selected reading divisions. The closing prayer remembers the LORD's power and reaches a confession of rejoicing even when ordinary provisions fail.
interpretation
Suggested literary divisions. Headings summarize the passage; they are not part of the biblical text.
Macro-Structure of Habakkuk
Prefilled outline, not yet reviewed.
Habakkuk records the prophet's questions, the LORD's responses, woes, and a concluding prayer. Keeping the speakers distinct is essential: a question or complaint is not identical to the divine answer.