Habakkuk 2:2

“And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Habakkuk 2:2

And the Lord answered me and said, write the vision, and make it plaine vpon tables, that he may runne that readeth it.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Then the LORD answered me and said, "Record the vision And inscribe {it} on tablets, That the one who reads it may run.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And Jehovah answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run that readeth it.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And the Lord gave me an answer, and said, Put the vision in writing and make it clear on stones, so that the reader may go quickly.
- Basic English Bible

Then the LORD answered me: "Write down this vision and clearly inscribe it on tablets, so that a herald may run with it.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

And Jehovah answered me and said, Write the vision, and engrave it upon tablets, that he may run that readeth it.
- Darby Bible

And the Lord answered me, and said: Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables: that he that readeth it may run over it.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.
- English Revised Version

Yahweh answered me, "Write the vision, and make it plain on tablets, that he who runs may read it.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Habakkuk 2:2

Wesley's Notes for Habakkuk 2:2


2:2 Upon tables - What was of publick concern, and therefore to be published, was anciently written or engraven upon tables, smooth stones, or wood, and then hung up in a publick place to be read. May run - That none may need to stop, but every one may plainly and clearly discern what is written.


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