Habakkuk 3:5

"His splendor is like the sunrise. Rays shine from his hand, where his power is hidden."

Key Reflection

The verse portrays Jesus as a source of divine light and power, much like the sun that rises to bring brightness and life. The "rays" symbolize the revelation of His glory and the manifestation of His might, even when it seems hidden.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Before Him went (goeth) the pestilence -then to consume His enemies.Exodus 23:27: “I will send My fear before thee, and will destroy all the people, to whom thou shalt come,” and the lightnings are a token that,Psalms 68:1-2, “they which hate Him, flee before Him, and the wicked perish at the Presence of God.” So, on His Ascension, Herod and Pilate were smitten by Him, and Elymas and Simon Magus before His apostles, and whatsoever hath lifted itself up against Him hath perished, and antichrist shall perish,Psalms 11:4, “at the breath of His mouth,” and all the ungodly on the Day of Judgment. And burning coals -rather, as English, “burning fever”,Deuteronomy 32:2.

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