Habakkuk 3:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Habakkuk 3:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Habakkuk 3:5 is a verse from the book of Habakkuk in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Before him went the pestilence, and burning coals went forth at his feet. coals: or, diseases" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Habakkuk 3:5 — KJV
“Before him went the pestilence, and burning coals went forth at his feet. coals: or, diseases”
— Habakkuk 3:5 (KJV)
Habakkuk 3:5 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 3:5
“As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like burning coals of fire, and like the appearance of lamps: it went up and down among the living creatures; and the fire was bright, and out of the fire went forth lightning.”
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“And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.”
Shares key themes with Habakkuk 3:5: before, went, forth
“And he shall take a censer full of burning coals of fire from off the altar before the LORD, and his hands full of sweet incense beaten small, and bring it within the vail:”
Shares key themes with Habakkuk 3:5: before, burning, coals
“And it came to pass, when the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD were come up out of the midst of Jordan, and the soles of the priests' feet were lifted up unto the dry land, that the waters of Jordan returned unto their place, and flowed over all his banks, as they did before. lifted...: Heb. plucked up flowed: Heb. went”
Shares key themes with Habakkuk 3:5: before, went, feet
“And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, which were concubines, to keep the house. after...: Heb. at his feet”
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