Habakkuk 3:9 Meaning
Thy bow was made quite naked, according to the oaths of the tribes, even thy word. Selah. Thou didst cleave the earth with rivers.
Context Explained
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.
10The mountains saw thee, and they trembled: the overflowing of the water passed by: the deep uttered his voice, and lifted up his hands on high.
11The sun and moon stood still in their habitation: at the light of thine arrows they went, and at the shining of thy glittering spear.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Psalm 104:7
Both verses reflect God's authority over creation.
Isaiah 44:27
God's power to cleave the earth is echoed in His creative authority.
Jeremiah 51:16
Similar themes of God's control over nature and creation.
Source: Habakkuk 3:9