Habakkuk 3:11

"The mountains saw you, and were afraid. The storm of waters passed by. The deep roared and lifted up its hands on high."

Key Reflection

In Habakkuk 3:11-3:13, the mountains symbolize the established order and authority, which tremble in awe before God's presence, reflecting His power and judgment. The storm of waters and roaring deep represent nature itself reacting to God’s might, underscoring the profound spiritual truth that even the most formidable forces bow down before the Almighty.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Sun and moon stood still (as one act retiring into) in their habitation -They withdrew, as it were, in the midst of the great tempest, whereinJoshua 10:11-13. “God cast down great stones from heaven upon” His enemies and they died; and “the sun stood still, and the moon stayed.” The sun too withdrew itself in the great darkness at the crucifixion, as not bearing to look upon the death of its Maker, when the majesty of the Sun of Righteousness was darkened o’er; and signs in the sun and in the moon there shall be to the end. At the light of Thine arrows they went -A.

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