Habakkuk 1:6

“For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation, which shall march through the breadth of the land, to possess the dwellingplaces that are not theirs.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Habakkuk 1:6

For loe, I raise vp the Caldeans, that bitter and hastie nation, which shall march through the breadth of the land, to possesse the dwelling places that are not theirs.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans, That fierce and impetuous people Who march throughout the earth To seize dwelling places which are not theirs.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation, that march through the breadth of the earth, to possess dwelling-places that are not theirs.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For see, I am sending the Chaldaeans, that bitter and quick-moving nation; who go through the wide spaces of the earth to get for themselves living-places which are not theirs.
- Basic English Bible

For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans-that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

For behold, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and impetuous nation, which marcheth through the breadth of the earth, to possess dwelling-places that are not theirs.
- Darby Bible

For behold, I will raise up the Chaldeans, a bitter and swift nation, marching upon the breadth of the earth, to possess the dwelling places that are not their own.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation; which march through the breadth of the earth, to possess dwelling places that are not theirs.
- English Revised Version

For, behold, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation, that march through the breadth of the earth, to possess dwelling places that are not theirs.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Habakkuk 1:6

Wesley's Notes for Habakkuk 1:6


1:6 Bitter - Cruel, and without mercy. Hasty - Speedy in executing their merciless purposes.


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