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Habakkuk 3:7 Β· KJV

"I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction: and the curtains of the land of Midian did tremble."

King James Version

What does Habakkuk 3:7 mean? β†’

Passage Context

5Before him went the pestilence, and burning coals went forth at his feet.
6He stood, and measured the earth: he beheld, and drove asunder the nations; and the everlasting mountains were scattered, the perpetual hills did bow: his ways are everlasting.
7I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction: and the curtains of the land of Midian did tremble.
8Was the LORD displeased against the rivers? was thine anger against the rivers? was thy wrath against the sea, that thou didst ride upon thine horses and thy chariots of salvation?
9Thy bow was made quite naked, according to the oaths of the tribes, even thy word. Selah. Thou didst cleave the earth with rivers.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to the suffering of others?

2

What does it mean for you to see affliction in the world?

3

When have you felt a call to support those in distress?

Life Application

relationships

Be proactive in helping those who are suffering around you.

compassion

Pray for those in affliction and seek ways to assist them.

Places in This Verse

Cushan

Cushan refers to a region associated with Cush, often linked to Ethiopia or Sudan, known for its strength.

Midian

Midian was a territory southeast of Israel, often in conflict with Israel, representing opposition and strife.

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