Habakkuk 3:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Habakkuk 3:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Habakkuk 3:18 is a verse from the book of Habakkuk in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Habakkuk 3:18 — KJV
“Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.”
— Habakkuk 3:18 (KJV)
Habakkuk 3:18 in Context — About the Book of Habakkuk
Habakkuk dares to interrogate God — why do the wicked prosper while you stay silent? God answers with a vision worth waiting for and the line that ignited the Reformation: the righteous shall live by faith. The book ends in one of Scripture's boldest declarations of joy despite empty barns.
Cross-References for Habakkuk 3:18
“I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels. decketh: Heb. decketh as a priest”
Shares key themes with Habakkuk 3:18: rejoice, lord, joy
“Now therefore arise, O LORD God, into thy resting place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in goodness.”
Shares key themes with Habakkuk 3:18: rejoice, lord, god
“We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.”
Shares key themes with Habakkuk 3:18: rejoice, lord, god
“[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!”
Shares key themes with Habakkuk 3:18: rejoice, lord, joy
“And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it shall rejoice in his salvation.”
Shares key themes with Habakkuk 3:18: rejoice, lord, joy
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