Habakkuk 3:2 Meaning
O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy.
Context Explained
1A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet upon Shigionoth.
2O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy.
3God came from Teman, and the Holy One from mount Paran. Selah. His glory covered the heavens, and the earth was full of his praise.
4And his brightness was as the light; he had horns coming out of his hand: and there was the hiding of his power.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Psalm 85:6
Both verses express a longing for God's revival and mercy.
Isaiah 57:15
God's mercy is highlighted in both contexts of revival.
2 Chronicles 7:14
Calls for humility and prayer for healing, similar to Habakkuk's request.
Source: Habakkuk 3:2