Habakkuk 3:5 -- Pestilence and Plague

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The CEB Study Bible (2013). Joel B. Green, General Editor, Fuller Theological Seminary. Notes on Habakkuk by James D. Nogalski, Baylor University.

Habakkuk 3:15 (p. 1506).
"Pestilence...Plague: These words in Hebrew reflect the names of ancient warrior gods Resep and Deber (see Ps. 78:48; Deut 28:21)."

 

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Thru the Bible Radio Network Special Edition Reference Bible, KJV, Notes and Outlines by J. Vernon McGee. (p. cclxix, cclxxii).

Introduction.
"Form. The entire prophecy is a gem of beauty. It has been translated into a metric version by Dr. Gaebelein. Delitzsch wrote, 'His language is classial throughout, full of rare and select turns and words.' Moorehouse wrote, 'It is distinguished for its magnificent poetry.' "

"Message: The book opens in gloom and closes in glory.... Habakkuk is a big WHY? Why God permits evil is a question that every thoughtful mind has faced. The book is the answer to the question: Will God straighten out the injustice of the world? This book answers the question: Is God doing anything about the wrongs of the world? This book says that He is. The book is the personal experience of the prophet told in poetry, as Jonah's was told in prose."

"Theme: Faith. Habakkuk has been called 'the prophet of faith.' ... 'The just shall live by faith.' "

"Comment, Chapter 3. "God took him to the watchtower of vision and let him see that He was not only judging His own people for their sins, but also the nations of the world. God was moving forward uncompromisingly to the day when the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord.... Habakkuk pleads with God to remember to be merciful in the midst of His judgment."

 

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NIV Life in the Spirit Study Bible (1984, Zondervan). Formerly Full Life Study Bible. Donald C. Stamps, General Editor.

Introduction to Habakkuk.
Purpose.
"Unlike his contemporary, Jeremiah, Habakkuk does not prophesy to backslidden Judah, he writes instead to help the godly remnant in Judah comprehend God's ways with regard to their sinful nation and its approaching judgment.... Habakkuk assures fellow believers that God will deal with all wickedness at the appointed time. In the meantime, 'the righteous will live by faith' (2:4) and not by his understanding, and will 'rejoice in the Lord,' in God his Savior (3:18)."

 

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This will be all I will post about Habakkuk's Prayer in reference to pestilence and plague (3:5).

Sorry that I got so long winded. This is an important issue at this time. I just wanted to give it--it's due.

 

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KJV
Before him went the pestilence, and burning coals went forth at his feet.

NKJV (1982)
Before Him went pestilence,
And fever followed at His feet.

NASB (1995)
Before Him goes pestilence,
And plague comes after Him.

RSV (1952)
Before him went pestilence,

and plague followed close behind.​

CEB (2011)
Pestilence walks in front of him.

Plague marches at his feet.​

NIV (1984)
Plague went before him;

pestilence followed his steps.​

NLT (2015)
Pestilence marches before him;

plague follows close behind.​

THE MESSAGE (2018)
Plague marches before him,

pestilence at his heels!​

“Before Him went the pestilence [as in Egypt], and burning plague followed His feet [as in Sennacherib’s army].” Habakkuk 3:5 (AMP)