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front:intro g1ir 0 # Introduction to Habakkuk\n\n## Part 1: General Introduction\n\n### Outline of Habakkuk\n\n1. Habakkuk asks Yahweh questions (1:1–4)\n1. Yahweh responds (1:5–11)\n1. Habakkuk asks Yahweh more questions (1:12–2:1)\n1. Yahweh responds again (2:2–5)\n1. Habakkuk gives five taunts against the wicked (2:6–20)\n1. Habakkuk prays (3:1–19)\n\n### What is the Book of Habakkuk about?\n\nOther prophets spoke against Israel sinning and failing to obey Yahweh. But Habakkuk questioned Yahweh about the things he did. Yahweh said he would punish the people of Judah by sending the Babylonian army. Habakkuk complained because the Babylonians were more wicked than the people of Judah. Yahweh assured Habakkuk that he would also punish the Babylonians. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]], [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]])\n\n### How should the title of this book be translated?\n\nThe traditional title of this book is “The Book of Habakkuk” or just “Habakkuk.” Translators may choose to call it “The Sayings of Habakkuk.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])\n\n### Who wrote the Book of Habakkuk?\n\nThe prophet Habakkuk wrote this book. Scripture does not mention Habakkuk except in this book.\n\nThe Chaldean empire is another name for the Babylonian empire. The Book of Habakkuk mentions it several times. This helps us to date Habakkuk’s life. The Chaldean empire had power from about 720 to 538 B.C. Habakkuk probably prophesied about the time of Jeremiah, Zephaniah, and Nahum during the reigns of Kings Josiah, Jehoahaz, and Jehoiakim in Judah.\n\n## Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts\n\n### Why did Yahweh use an evil nation to punish Judah?\n\nHabakkuk wanted to know why Yahweh used an evil nation to punish Judah. Yahweh responded that he will judge the evil nations also. But righteous people will live by being faithful to Yahweh.\n\n## Part 3: Important Translation Issues\n\n### How do I identify the speaker?\n\nHabakkuk spoke to Yahweh and Yahweh answered him. The translator should be careful to identify whether the speaker is Habakkuk or Yahweh in each section. The translator may wish to make the identity of the speaker explicit. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])\n\n### What style of writing is the Book of Habakkuk?\n\nIn the first two chapters, Habakkuk asks Yahweh questions and Yahweh answers him. The third chapter is a psalm. Habakkuk ends by telling the choirmaster to use stringed instruments.\n\n### Does Habakkuk question or challenge Yahweh?\n\nHabakkuk spoke directly to Yahweh and seems to be challenging God. Habakkuk was not questioning the authority of Yahweh. He was telling Yahweh that he does not understand what Yahweh is doing. In some cultures, it may be improper to speak to an authority in this way. It may be necessary to rephrase Habakkuk’s questions to emphasize his sincere desire to learn why God is doing what he is doing, without doubting him.
1:intro pub8 0 # Habakkuk 1 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nSome translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 1:1–17.\n\nThis chapter is arranged in a series of questions and answers between Yahweh and Habakkuk.\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Injustice\n\nHabakkuk sees great injustice, especially in the defeat of Israel by the Assyrians. He cries out to Yahweh to ask him to put an end to it. He is questioning Yahweh, but he trusts in him. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])\n\n### Chaldeans\n\nYahweh will raise up the Chaldeans to bring justice to the Hebrew people. They will defeat the Assyrians. At this time, the Chaldeans were an insignificant city and people group. This was probably intended to show the power of Yahweh.
1:intro pub8 0 # Habakkuk 1 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nSome translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 1:1–17.\n\nThis chapter is arranged in a series of questions and answers between Yahweh and Habakkuk. This was probably intended to show the power of Yahweh.
1:1 aip2 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit The message that Habakkuk the prophet received, 0 These words introduce the first two chapters of the book. It is implicit that Habakkuk received this message from Yahweh. This can be stated as a complete sentence. Alternate translation: “This is the message that Habakkuk the prophet received from Yahweh.”
1:2 zqs2 Yahweh 0 This is the name of God that he revealed to his people in the Old Testament. See the translationWord page about Yahweh concerning how to translate this.
1:2 h93d rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit how long will I cry for help, and you will not hear? 0 The reader should understand that Habakkuk has been crying to Yahweh for help for a long time. He asks this question because he is frustrated and wants to know how much longer it will be before Yahweh responds. Alternate translation: “how much longer shall I cry for help before you will respond?”
1:3 x3uc rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns Destruction and violence are before me 0 The words “destruction” and “violence” can be translated with a verbal phrase. The idiom “before me” means that Habakkuk witnesses these things happening. Alternate translation: “I witness people destroying things and acting violently” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1:3 smv1 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns contention rises up 0 The word “contention” refers to conflict between people and can be translated with a verbal phrase. Habakkuk speaks of there being more contention between people as if contention rises up. Alternate translation: “there is more conflict between people” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1:3 x3uc rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns Destruction and violence are before me 0 The words “destruction” and “violence” can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “I witness people destroying things and acting violently”
1:3 smv1 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns contention rises up 0 The word “contention” refers to conflict between people and can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “there is more conflict between people”
1:4 u4lc rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor the law is weakened 0 Habakkuk speaks of people not obeying or enforcing the law as if they had made the law weak and unable to act. Alternate translation: “no one enforces the law”
1:4 r8dv rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor the wicked surround the righteous 0 Habakkuk speaks of wicked people causing righteous people to suffer injustice as if the wicked people surrounded the righteous people. (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
1:4 r8dv rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor the wicked surround the righteous 0 Habakkuk speaks of wicked people causing righteous people to suffer injustice as if the wicked people surrounded the righteous people.
1:4 sqe3 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor false justice goes out 0 Habakkuk speaks of judges giving decisions that they say are just but that are not as if “false justice” were going out to the people. Alternate translation: “judges give verdicts that are not just”
1:5 b6nu 0 # General Information:\n\nYahweh responds to Habakkuk.
1:5 xx8m rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet be amazed and astonished 0 The words “amazed” and “astonished” share similar meanings. Together they emphasize the strength of the emotion. Alternate translation: “be very amazed”
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1:6 cc7f impetuous 0 This could mean: (1) “violent” or (2) “hasty.”
1:6 l91v rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole the breadth of the land 0 This could mean: (1) everywhere in Judah or (2) everywhere in the world. This would be an exaggeration to emphasize how powerful the Chaldean army is.
1:7 rf3w rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet They are terrifying and fearsome 0 The words “terrifying” and “fearsome” share similar meanings. Together they emphasize the fear that the Chaldeans instilled in other people. Alternate translation: “They cause others to be greatly terrified”
1:7 rl2c rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor their judgment and splendor proceed from themselves 0 The word “splendor” represents their pride in how they view themselves. Yahweh speaks of their opinion of themselves as if the qualities of judgment and splendor came from them. Alternate translation: “because they are prideful, they decide for themselves what judgment looks like” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1:7 rl2c rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor their judgment and splendor proceed from themselves 0 The word “splendor” represents their pride in how they view themselves. Yahweh speaks of their opinion of themselves as if the qualities of judgment and splendor came from them. Alternate translation: “because they are prideful, they decide for themselves what judgment looks like”
1:8 de5l Their horses … their horses 0 the horses of the Chaldean soldiers
1:8 mf8c rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown leopards 0 large, swift cats
1:8 aan3 the evening wolves 0 This refers to wolves that hunt their prey at night.
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1:8 s39i rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor they fly like an eagle hurrying to eat 0 Yahweh speaks of how quickly the Chaldeans move in order to conquer their enemies as if they were flying, like an eagle flies swiftly to capture its prey.
1:9 t84x rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor their multitudes go like the desert wind 0 Yahweh speaks of how quickly the Chaldeans move as if they were a strong wind that blows in the desert.
1:9 w7jf rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile they gather captives like sand 0 This could mean: (1) the Chaldeans take people captive as easily as one would scoop up sand with his hand. Alternate translation: “they gather captives as one gathers sand” or (2) the Chaldeans take a great number of people captive, as if those people were as many as the grains of sand in the desert. Alternate translation: “they capture as many people as there are grains of sand”
1:10 t1vb rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism So they mock kings, and rulers are only a mockery for them 0 These two phrases mean basically the same thing. The word “mockery” can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “So they mock kings, and rulers are only something for them to mock” or “So all they do is mock kings and rulers” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1:10 t1vb rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism So they mock kings, and rulers are only a mockery for them 0 These two phrases mean basically the same thing. The word “mockery” can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “So they mock kings, and rulers are only something for them to mock”
1:11 m8uj rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor the wind will rush on 0 Yahweh speaks of how swiftly the Chaldean army moves from one city to the next as it conquers each one as if it were a wind that blows swiftly along.
1:11 vm3y guilty men, those whose might is their god 0 This refers to the Chaldean soldiers.
1:12 z617 0 # General Information:\n\nHabakkuk speaks to Yahweh about the Chaldeans.
1:12 esj1 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion Are you not from ancient times, Yahweh my God, my Holy One? 0 Habakkuk asks this rhetorical question to emphasize the positive answer. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “You surely are from ancient times, Yahweh my God, my Holy One.”
1:12 kq2a from ancient times 0 Alternate translation: “eternal”
1:12 dxz9 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns has ordained them for judgment, and you, Rock, have established them for correction 0 The word “them” refers to the Chaldeans. The words “judgment” and “correction” can be translated with verbs. The reader should understand that the Chaldeans will judge and correct Yahweh’s people. Alternate translation: “has ordained them to judge his people, and you, Rock, have established them to correct your people” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1:12 dxz9 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns has ordained them for judgment, and you, Rock, have established them for correction 0 The word “them” refers to the Chaldeans. The words “judgment” and “correction” can be translated with verbs. The reader should understand that the Chaldeans will judge and correct Yahweh’s people. Alternate translation: “has ordained them to judge his people, and you, Rock, have established them to correct your people”
1:12 b4f6 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor Rock 0 Habakkuk speaks of Yahweh being the one who protects him and keeps him safe as if he were a rock upon which Habakkuk could stand in order to be out of his enemies’ reach.
1:13 cyi1 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche Your eyes are too pure 0 Here the word “eyes” represents Yahweh who sees. Alternate translation: “You are too pure”
1:13 y39y those who betray 0 This refers to the Chaldeans. The word “betray” refers to people who have been disloyal or have broken agreements that they have made.
1:13 m99e rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor Why are you silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than they are? 0 Habakkuk speaks of wicked people destroying others as if the wicked were swallowing them. Alternate translation: “Why are you silent while the wicked destroy those more righteous than they are?”
1:13 f9bv rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-irony those more righteous than they are 0 This refers to the Israelites, about whom Habakkuk had been complaining. The reader should understand that these are wicked people, but they are “more righteous than” or not as wicked as the Chaldeans.
1:14 l8zj rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile You make men like fish in the sea 0 Habakkuk compares the way in which the Chaldeans will kill people without remorse with the way in which people will kill fish without remorse. Alternate translation: “You cause men to become no more important than fish”
1:14 r8p4 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis like creeping things without a ruler over them 0 The words “creeping things” refer to insects and other bugs that crawl about. Just as insects have no ruler to organize and defend them, the people are defenseless before the Chaldean army. The verb may be supplied from the previous phrase. Alternate translation: “you make men as defenseless as insects that have no ruler” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1:14 r8p4 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis like creeping things without a ruler over them 0 The words “creeping things” refer to insects and other bugs that crawl about. The verb may be supplied from the previous phrase. Alternate translation: “you make men as defenseless as insects that have no ruler”
1:15 g2sa rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche He brings … he drags … his fishnet … he gathers … his dragnet … he rejoices … he is glad 0 The words “he” and “his” refer to a Babylonian solider who represents all of the Babylonian soldiers. These pronouns can be stated as plural. Alternate translation: “They bring … they drag … their fishnets … they gather … their dragnet … they rejoice … they are glad”
1:15 qt1d rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person all of them … drags men away … gathers them 0 Here “them” and “men” refer to people in general. This can be stated in first person to include Habakkuk as one of the people. Alternate translation: “all of us … drags us away … gathers us”
1:15 x5s1 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor He brings all of them up with a fishhook … in his dragnet 0 Habakkuk speaks of the Chaldeans conquering people easily as if the people were fish that the Chaldeans catch with fishhooks and fishnets.
1:15 h1ey fishhook … fishnet … dragnet 0 tools used to catch fish
1:16 ey7r rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor he sacrifices … his net … his dragnet … he lives … his food 0 Habakkuk speaks of the weapons that the Chaldeans use to conquer people and nations as if the weapons were fishing nets that they use to catch fish. The words “he” and “his” refer to a Babylonian solider who represents all of the Babylonian soldiers. These pronouns can be stated as plural. Alternate translation: “they sacrifice … their nets … their dragnets … they live … their food” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1:16 ey7r rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor he sacrifices … his net … his dragnet … he lives … his food 0 Habakkuk speaks of the weapons that the Chaldeans use to conquer people and nations as if the weapons were fishing nets that they use to catch fish. These pronouns can be stated as plural. Alternate translation: “they sacrifice … their nets … their dragnets … they live … their food”
1:17 y2y3 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit Will he therefore keep emptying his net, and will he continually slaughter the nations without mercy? 0 Habakkuk asks this question because he is frustrated and wants to know how long Yahweh will allow the Chaldeans to continue to destroy people and nations. Alternate translation: “Will you therefore let them empty their fishing nets and continue to slaughter the nations while they feel no compassion?”
1:17 re7y rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche Will he … keep emptying his net … will he continually slaughter 0 In 1:15–17 the singular pronoun “he” and “his” refer to a Babylonian solider who represents all of the Babylonian soldiers. These pronouns can be stated as plural. Alternate translation: “Will they … keep emptying their net … will they continually slaughter”
1:17 rz38 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor keep emptying his net 0 Habakkuk speaks of the Chaldeans preparing to conquer more nations as if they were fishermen who empty their nets so that they can use them to catch more fish.
2:intro qke1 0 # Habakkuk 2 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nSome translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 2:1–20.\n\nThis chapter is arranged in a series of questions and answers between Yahweh and Habakkuk.\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### “The righteous will live by his faith”\nThis is an important phrase in Scripture. Paul also uses it to explain that man is justified by his faith. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/righteous]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]])
2:1 m4n8 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism I will stand at my guard post and station myself on the watchtower 0 These two phrases mean basically the same thing. This could mean: (1) Habakkuk went to an actual post in the watchtower or (2) this is a metaphor in which Habakkuk speaks of waiting eagerly for Yahweh’s response as if he were a watchman waiting at his post for the arrival of a messenger. (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2:1 m4n8 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism I will stand at my guard post and station myself on the watchtower 0 These two phrases mean basically the same thing.
2:1 s5ad to see what he will say to me 0 Alternate translation: “to see what Yahweh will say to me”
2:1 lcz4 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom how I should turn from my complaint 0 Here the word “turn” refers to returning an answer. Habakkuk considers what answer he will give concerning the things that he has said.
2:2 z55g 0 # General Information:\n\nYahweh answers Habakkuk.
2:2 p6bb rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism Record this vision, and write plainly on the tablets 0 Both of these phrases are saying the same thing in two different ways. Alternate translation: “Write this vision clearly on the tablets”
2:2 f1dy tablets 0 These are flat pieces of stone or clay that were used for writing.
2:2 c1m9 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor so that the one reading them might run 0 This could mean: (1) that the message is easy enough to read that a messenger can read it as he runs from place to place proclaiming the message. Alternate translation: “so that the one reading the tablets might be able to run as he reads” or (2) this is a metaphor in which Yahweh speaks of reading something very quickly as if the person who reads it is running. Alternate translation: “so that the one reading the tablets might be able to read quickly”
2:3 bh8y rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor the vision … will finally speak 0 Yahweh speaks of the events in the vision happening as if the vision were a person who speaks. Alternate translation: “the vision … will finally happen” or “the vision … will finally come true” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
2:3 l26r rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor Though it delays, wait for it. For it will surely come and will not tarry 0 Yahweh speaks of the events of the vision taking a long time to happen as if the vision were a person who does not arrive soon at his destination. (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
2:3 mw1n will not tarry 0 This could mean: (1) “will not be late” or (2) “will not come slowly”
2:4 viq4 Look! 0 The word “Look!” here adds emphasis to what follows.
2:4 f5n5 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor is puffed up 0 Yahweh speaks of the person who is prideful as if the person were “puffed up.” Alternate translation: “is very prideful”
2:5 es27 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification For wine is a betrayer of the arrogant young man 0 Yahweh speaks of how a person’s judgment is impaired by drinking too much wine as if wine were a person who betrays the one who drinks it. Alternate translation: “For the arrogant young man does not get from wine what he wants”
2:5 zbh2 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor so that he will not abide 0 Here the word “abide” refers to dwelling in a home and is a metaphor for having no place to rest. Alternate translation: “so that he will not be able to rest”
2:5 en8a rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor enlarges his desire like the grave and, like death, is never satisfied 0 Yahweh speaks of there always being more people to die as if “the grave” and “death” were people who are never satisfied with eating. In the same way, this person always wants more and is never satisfied.
2:5 fz6e rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism He gathers to himself every nation and gathers up for himself all of the peoples 0 These two phrases mean basically the same thing. Yahweh speaks of conquering nations and capturing the people as if it were gathering nations and peoples to oneself. Alternate translation: “He conquers for himself the people of every nation” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2:5 fz6e rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism He gathers to himself every nation and gathers up for himself all of the peoples 0 These two phrases mean basically the same thing. Alternate translation: “He conquers for himself the people of every nation”
2:6 jr6a rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion Will not all these create 0 The words “all these” refer to the nations and peoples from [Habakkuk 2:5](../02/05.md). This negative rhetorical question emphasizes the positive answer. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “All of these nations and peoples will certainly create”
2:6 f8s8 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit Woe to the one increasing what is not his 0 It is implicit that he is increasing his possession of things that do not belong to him. Alternate translation: “Woe to the one who claims for himself more and more things that do not belong to him”
2:6 jhf8 For how long will you increase the weight of the pledges you have taken? 0 The word “pledges” refers to objects that people give to others from whom they have borrowed money as a guarantee that they will repay their debt. As the man collects more and more pledges, the total weight of the pledges that he carries increases.
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2:8 dmt3 plunder 0 to rob or take things by force
2:8 eji9 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom you have shed human blood 0 The idiom “to shed blood” means “to murder.” Alternate translation: “you have murdered people”
2:9 yq1w rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor the one who carves out evil gains 0 A person making a profit by violent means is spoken of as if he were “carving out” gains from something.
2:9 xk13 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor the one who carves out evil gains for his house 0 This could mean: (1) the word “house” is a metaphor in which the Babylonian empire is spoken of as if it were a house that the man builds by means of profits that he gained through violence. Alternate translation: “the one who builds his house with riches that he gained through violence” or (2) the word “house” is a metonym for “family” and the man has made his family rich through violence. Alternate translation: “the one who makes his family rich by violent means” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2:9 xk13 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor the one who carves out evil gains for his house 0 The word “house” is a metonym for “family”. Alternate translation: “the one who makes his family rich by violent means”
2:9 m1uh rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor so he can set his nest on high to keep himself safe from the hand of evil 0 The person who builds his house is spoken of as if he were a bird that builds its nest in a high place. The man thinks that his house is secure and free from danger, just as predators are unable to reach the nest.
2:9 xw3t rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy safe from the hand of evil 0 Here the word “hand” is a metonym for power, and the word “evil” is a metonym for people who do evil things. Alternate translation: “safe from the power of evil” or “safe from people who will harm him”
2:10 my1x rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor You have devised shame for your house 0 Here to “devise shame” means that the plans that the man devised have resulted in shame. One possible meaning is that the word “house” is a metaphor in which the Babylonian empire is spoken of as if it were a house that the man has built. Alternate translation: “By your plans, you have brought shame on the house that you have built” Another possibility is that the word “house” is a metonym for “family.” Alternate translation: “By your plans, you have brought shame on your family” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
@ -101,9 +98,9 @@ front:intro g1ir 0 # Introduction to Habakkuk\n\n## Part 1: General Introduct
2:16 psa7 The cup in Yahweh’s right hand 0 Alternate translation: “The cup that Yahweh holds in his right hand” or “The cup that Yahweh is holding”
2:16 f71b is coming around to you 0 Alternate translation: “will come to you as it did to others” or “will pass along to you”
2:16 nv8g rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor disgrace will cover your glory 0 The Chaldeans experiencing disgrace instead of glory is spoken of as if disgrace were an object that covers the glory that they thought they had. Alternate translation: “disgrace will replace your glory” or “people will disgrace you instead of honor you”
2:17 j29e rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor The violence done to Lebanon will overwhelm you 0 The Chaldeans being punished for the violence done to Lebanon is spoken of as if their violent actions were a person who will overpower them. (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
2:17 a82q rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy The violence done to Lebanon 0 Here, **Lebanon** could mean: (1) it represents the forest of Lebanon. Alternate translation: “The violence done to the trees of Lebanon” or (2) it represents the people of Lebanon. Alternate translation: “The violence done to the people of Lebanon”
2:17 e9sz rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor the destruction of animals will terrify you 0 The Chaldeans being punished for destroying the animals in Lebanon is spoken of as if their destruction were a person who will terrify them. (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
2:17 j29e rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification The violence done to Lebanon will overwhelm you 0 The Chaldeans being punished for the violence done to Lebanon is spoken of as if their violent actions were a person who will overpower them.
2:17 a82q rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy The violence done to Lebanon 0 Here, **Lebanon** represents the people of Lebanon. Alternate translation: “The violence done to the people of Lebanon”
2:17 e9sz rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification the destruction of animals will terrify you 0 The Chaldeans being punished for destroying the animals in Lebanon is spoken of as if their destruction were a person who will terrify them.
2:17 q3ze For you have shed human blood … all who live in them 0 See how you translated this sentence in [Habakkuk 2:8](../02/08.md).
2:17 ag1e rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom you have shed human blood 0 The idiom “to shed blood” means “to murder.” Alternate translation: “you have murdered people”
2:18 g5ec rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion What does the carved figure profit you? 0 This rhetorical question emphasizes the negative answer that it anticipates. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “The carved figure profits you nothing!”
@ -133,34 +130,32 @@ front:intro g1ir 0 # Introduction to Habakkuk\n\n## Part 1: General Introduct
3:6 id6p eternal mountains … everlasting hills 0 “mountains that have existed since the beginning of time … hills that will exist until the end of time.” If your language has no different words for “hills” and “mountains” or for “eternal” and “everlasting,” you can combine them as the UST has done.
3:6 ey5u rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive Even the eternal mountains were shattered 0 If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Even the eternal mountains crumbled” or “He shattered even the eternal mountains”
3:6 g6cm rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification the everlasting hills bowed down 0 The hills being flattened like level ground is spoken of as if they were people who bow down before Yahweh. Alternate translation: “the everlasting hills collapsed”
3:6 a4zl rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor His path is everlasting 0 This could mean: (1) the words “His path” may be a metaphor that speaks of Yahweh and his actions as a path on which he walks. Alternate translation: “He is everlasting” or (2) Habakkuk speaks of the path upon which Yahweh walks in the vision as being everlasting, indicating that this is the same path that Yahweh had taken in ancient times. Alternate translation: “He walks along an ancient path”
3:7 ydk4 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction, and the fabric of the tents in the land of Midian trembling 0 This could mean: (1) the words “the tents” and “the fabric of the tents” are metonyms for the people who live in those tents. Alternate translation: “I saw the people who live in tents in the land of Cushan in affliction, and the people who live in tents in the land of Midian trembling” or (2) this is a metaphor in which Habakkuk speaks of the tents in Cushan and Midian being blown about by a storm as if the tents were people who were trembling in affliction. Alternate translation: “I saw the tents of Cushan blown about like people in affliction, and the fabric of the tents in the land of Midian trembling as if they were people” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
3:7 b5ma rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names Cushan 0 Here, **Cushan** could mean (1) the name of a people group otherwise unknown or (2) the same as Cush. (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
3:6 a4zl rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor His path is everlasting 0 The words “His path” may be a metaphor that speaks of Yahweh and his actions as a path on which he walks. Alternate translation: “He is everlasting”
3:7 ydk4 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction, and the fabric of the tents in the land of Midian trembling 0 The words “the tents” and “the fabric of the tents” are metonyms for the people who live in those tents. Alternate translation: “I saw the people who live in tents in the land of Cushan in affliction, and the people who live in tents in the land of Midian trembling”
3:7 b5ma rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names Cushan 0 Here, **Cushan** could mean (1) the name of a people group otherwise unknown or (2) the same as Cush.
3:8 a3lq rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet you rode upon your horses and your victorious chariots 0 The phrases “your horses” and “your victorious chariots” both refer to the same thing. This speaks of Yahweh as if he were a warrior riding a horse-drawn chariot into battle. Alternate translation: “you rode your horse-drawn chariots to victory”
3:9 avl5 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit You have brought out your bow without a cover 0 This means that Yahweh has removed his bow from its protective case and is prepared to shoot. Alternate translation: “You have prepared to shoot your bow”
3:9 t8zv You divided the earth with rivers 0 This could mean: (1) “You created rivers that divide the lands through which they run” or (2) “You split open the earth and rivers flowed forth.”
3:10 k9nf rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification The mountains saw you and twisted in pain 0 The effects that Yahweh’s presence has on the mountains is spoken of as if the mountains were people who writhe in pain. This may refer either to the mountains shaking from an earthquake or to the water from the storm eroding the sides of the mountains as the streams flow down.
3:10 rcw1 Downpours of water passed over them 0 This could mean: (1) torrential rains fell on the mountains or (2) the rain caused raging streams to flow down the mountains.
3:10 fhs9 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor the deep sea raised a shout 0 The loud noises that the sea makes as the wind and storm pass over it are spoken of as if the sea were a person who begins to shout loudly. Alternate translation: “the deep sea became loud” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
3:10 t3k6 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor It lifted up its waves 0 The level of the water in the sea rising and the storm winds causing waves in the sea is spoken of as if the sea were a person who lifts its waves. Alternate translation: “Waves began to form in the sea” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
3:11 f391 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor The sun and moon stood still 0 The sun and moon not moving in the sky is spoken of as if they were people who stopped walking and stood still. Alternate translation: “The sun and moon stopped moving” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
3:10 fhs9 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification the deep sea raised a shout 0 The loud noises that the sea makes as the wind and storm pass over it are spoken of as if the sea were a person who begins to shout loudly. Alternate translation: “the deep sea became loud”
3:10 t3k6 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification It lifted up its waves 0 The level of the water in the sea rising and the storm winds causing waves in the sea is spoken of as if the sea were a person who lifts its waves. Alternate translation: “Waves began to form in the sea”
3:11 f391 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification The sun and moon stood still 0 The sun and moon not moving in the sky is spoken of as if they were people who stopped walking and stood still. Alternate translation: “The sun and moon stopped moving”
3:11 wrz3 in their high places 0 Alternate translation: “in the sky”
3:11 hqb4 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism at the flash of your arrows … at the lightning of your flashing spear 0 These two phrases share similar meanings and tell why the sun and moon have stood still. The lightning flashes in the sky are spoken of as if they were arrows that Yahweh shoots from his bow or a shining spear that he throws through the sky. (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
3:11 hqb4 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism at the flash of your arrows … at the lightning of your flashing spear 0 These two phrases share similar meanings and tell why the sun and moon have stood.
3:11 zte1 the flash of your arrows as they fly 0 Alternate translation: “the flash of your flying arrows”
3:12 vd76 indignation 0 anger of a person who has suffered injustice
3:12 q7gg rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor you have threshed the nations 0 Yahweh punishing the people of the nations is spoken of as if he threshed the nations. Threshing refers to the practice of having an ox or some other animal trample upon grain stalks in order to crush them and remove the grain.
3:13 air3 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns You went out for the salvation of your people 0 The word “salvation” can be translated with a verb. Alternate translation: “You went out to save your people”
3:13 qtl6 your anointed one 0 Here this phrase refers to one whom Yahweh has chosen. This could mean: (1) “the people you have chosen” or “the nation you have chosen” or (2) “the king you have chosen.”
3:13 il57 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy You shatter the head of the house of the wicked to lay bare from the base up to the neck 0 This could mean: (1) killing the leader and destroying the people is spoken of as if someone were destroying a house. Here the leader is the head, that is, the roof of the house; and “base” and “neck” represent other parts of the house. Alternate translation: “You destroy the roof of the wicked house and demolish the rest of the building” or “You kill the leader of the wicked nation and completely destroy the nation” or (2) Killing the leader and removing honor and power from the people is spoken of as if someone were shattering a person’s head and stripping off all of his clothes. Here the leader is the “head,” and “house” represents the people who are the body. Alternate translation: “The wicked people and their leader are like a man whose head you crush and whose body you strip naked from foot to neck” or “You kill the leader of the wicked people and completely remove all of the people’s power” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
3:14 v64x rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor You have pierced the head of his warriors with his own arrows 0 The word “his” refers to the leader of the Chaldeans. This could mean: (1) this is a metaphor in which the warriors are spoken of as if they were a body and the leader were the head. Alternate translation: “You have killed with his own spear the one who leads the warriors” or (2) the word “head” refers to the heads of each of the warriors. Alternate translation: “With the leader’s own spear, you have pierced the heads of each of his warriors”
3:14 yv9w rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile they came like a storm 0 The power and quickness of the Chaldeans as they attacked the people of Israel is compared to the coming of a sudden storm. Alternate translation: “they came quickly like a storm”
3:14 srm8 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns their gloating was like one who devours the poor in a hiding place 0 The word “gloating” here means to rejoice for bad reasons and can be translated with a verb. The warriors treating people cruelly or killing them is spoken of as if the warriors were wild beasts who carry their prey to their hiding places in order to eat it. Alternate translation: “they gloated like a person who secretly abuses poor people” or “they rejoiced when they oppressed the poor, acting as if they would eat them like a beast eats its prey in its den” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
3:14 srm8 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns their gloating was like one who devours the poor in a hiding place 0 The word “gloating” here means to rejoice for bad reasons and can be translated with a verb. Alternate translation: “they gloated like a person who secretly abuses poor people”
3:15 n6rz rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor heaped up the great waters 0 Yahweh causing the waters to surge is spoken of as if he heaped the water up into piles. Alternate translation: “caused the great waters to surge”
3:16 b9nf 0 # General Information:\n\nHabakkuk describes his reaction to his vision of Yahweh.
3:16 m7xf rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit I heard 0 You may indicate what it is that Habakkuk heard. This could mean: (1) “I heard everything in that vision” or (2) “I heard Yahweh approach like a great storm”
3:16 y78y rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit my inner parts trembled 0 The word translated here as “inner parts” is literally “belly.” If your language has a specific internal organ that it uses to express the feeling of great fear, you could consider using it here. Alternate translation: “my heart beat rapidly” or “my stomach turned”
3:16 ull6 My lips quivered at the sound 0 Quivering lips is another spontaneous response that comes with great fear.
3:16 tz73 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom Decay comes into my bones 0 Habakkuk speaks of having no strength in his body as if his bones began to decay. You may consider using an idiom from your own language here. Alternate translation: “My body goes limp, as if my bones were rotting” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
3:16 tz73 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom Decay comes into my bones 0 Habakkuk speaks of having no strength in his body as if his bones began to decay. You may consider using an idiom from your own language here. Alternate translation: “My body goes limp, as if my bones were rotting”
3:16 y61b rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom under myself I tremble 0 The words “under myself” refer to what is below him. This idiom could mean: (1) “my legs tremble” or (2) “I tremble where I stand.”
3:17 t3s6 0 # General Information:\n\nHabakkuk describes his reaction to his vision of Yahweh.
3:17 e3u3 though the produce of the olive tree disappoints 0 Alternate translation: “though the produce of the olive tree fails” or “though the olive tree fails to produce olives”

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2 front:intro g1ir 0 # Introduction to Habakkuk\n\n## Part 1: General Introduction\n\n### Outline of Habakkuk\n\n1. Habakkuk asks Yahweh questions (1:1–4)\n1. Yahweh responds (1:5–11)\n1. Habakkuk asks Yahweh more questions (1:12–2:1)\n1. Yahweh responds again (2:2–5)\n1. Habakkuk gives five taunts against the wicked (2:6–20)\n1. Habakkuk prays (3:1–19)\n\n### What is the Book of Habakkuk about?\n\nOther prophets spoke against Israel sinning and failing to obey Yahweh. But Habakkuk questioned Yahweh about the things he did. Yahweh said he would punish the people of Judah by sending the Babylonian army. Habakkuk complained because the Babylonians were more wicked than the people of Judah. Yahweh assured Habakkuk that he would also punish the Babylonians. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]], [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]])\n\n### How should the title of this book be translated?\n\nThe traditional title of this book is “The Book of Habakkuk” or just “Habakkuk.” Translators may choose to call it “The Sayings of Habakkuk.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])\n\n### Who wrote the Book of Habakkuk?\n\nThe prophet Habakkuk wrote this book. Scripture does not mention Habakkuk except in this book.\n\nThe Chaldean empire is another name for the Babylonian empire. The Book of Habakkuk mentions it several times. This helps us to date Habakkuk’s life. The Chaldean empire had power from about 720 to 538 B.C. Habakkuk probably prophesied about the time of Jeremiah, Zephaniah, and Nahum during the reigns of Kings Josiah, Jehoahaz, and Jehoiakim in Judah.\n\n## Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts\n\n### Why did Yahweh use an evil nation to punish Judah?\n\nHabakkuk wanted to know why Yahweh used an evil nation to punish Judah. Yahweh responded that he will judge the evil nations also. But righteous people will live by being faithful to Yahweh.\n\n## Part 3: Important Translation Issues\n\n### How do I identify the speaker?\n\nHabakkuk spoke to Yahweh and Yahweh answered him. The translator should be careful to identify whether the speaker is Habakkuk or Yahweh in each section. The translator may wish to make the identity of the speaker explicit. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])\n\n### What style of writing is the Book of Habakkuk?\n\nIn the first two chapters, Habakkuk asks Yahweh questions and Yahweh answers him. The third chapter is a psalm. Habakkuk ends by telling the choirmaster to use stringed instruments.\n\n### Does Habakkuk question or challenge Yahweh?\n\nHabakkuk spoke directly to Yahweh and seems to be challenging God. Habakkuk was not questioning the authority of Yahweh. He was telling Yahweh that he does not understand what Yahweh is doing. In some cultures, it may be improper to speak to an authority in this way. It may be necessary to rephrase Habakkuk’s questions to emphasize his sincere desire to learn why God is doing what he is doing, without doubting him.
3 1:intro pub8 0 # Habakkuk 1 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nSome translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 1:1–17.\n\nThis chapter is arranged in a series of questions and answers between Yahweh and Habakkuk.\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Injustice\n\nHabakkuk sees great injustice, especially in the defeat of Israel by the Assyrians. He cries out to Yahweh to ask him to put an end to it. He is questioning Yahweh, but he trusts in him. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])\n\n### Chaldeans\n\nYahweh will raise up the Chaldeans to bring justice to the Hebrew people. They will defeat the Assyrians. At this time, the Chaldeans were an insignificant city and people group. This was probably intended to show the power of Yahweh. # Habakkuk 1 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nSome translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 1:1–17.\n\nThis chapter is arranged in a series of questions and answers between Yahweh and Habakkuk. This was probably intended to show the power of Yahweh.
4 1:1 aip2 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit The message that Habakkuk the prophet received, 0 These words introduce the first two chapters of the book. It is implicit that Habakkuk received this message from Yahweh. This can be stated as a complete sentence. Alternate translation: “This is the message that Habakkuk the prophet received from Yahweh.”
5 1:2 zqs2 Yahweh 0 This is the name of God that he revealed to his people in the Old Testament. See the translationWord page about Yahweh concerning how to translate this.
6 1:2 h93d rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit how long will I cry for help, and you will not hear? 0 The reader should understand that Habakkuk has been crying to Yahweh for help for a long time. He asks this question because he is frustrated and wants to know how much longer it will be before Yahweh responds. Alternate translation: “how much longer shall I cry for help before you will respond?”
7 1:3 x3uc rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns Destruction and violence are before me 0 The words “destruction” and “violence” can be translated with a verbal phrase. The idiom “before me” means that Habakkuk witnesses these things happening. Alternate translation: “I witness people destroying things and acting violently” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) The words “destruction” and “violence” can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “I witness people destroying things and acting violently”
8 1:3 smv1 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns contention rises up 0 The word “contention” refers to conflict between people and can be translated with a verbal phrase. Habakkuk speaks of there being more contention between people as if contention rises up. Alternate translation: “there is more conflict between people” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) The word “contention” refers to conflict between people and can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “there is more conflict between people”
9 1:4 u4lc rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor the law is weakened 0 Habakkuk speaks of people not obeying or enforcing the law as if they had made the law weak and unable to act. Alternate translation: “no one enforces the law”
10 1:4 r8dv rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor the wicked surround the righteous 0 Habakkuk speaks of wicked people causing righteous people to suffer injustice as if the wicked people surrounded the righteous people. (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]]) Habakkuk speaks of wicked people causing righteous people to suffer injustice as if the wicked people surrounded the righteous people.
11 1:4 sqe3 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor false justice goes out 0 Habakkuk speaks of judges giving decisions that they say are just but that are not as if “false justice” were going out to the people. Alternate translation: “judges give verdicts that are not just”
12 1:5 b6nu 0 # General Information:\n\nYahweh responds to Habakkuk.
13 1:5 xx8m rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet be amazed and astonished 0 The words “amazed” and “astonished” share similar meanings. Together they emphasize the strength of the emotion. Alternate translation: “be very amazed”
17 1:6 cc7f impetuous 0 This could mean: (1) “violent” or (2) “hasty.”
18 1:6 l91v rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole the breadth of the land 0 This could mean: (1) everywhere in Judah or (2) everywhere in the world. This would be an exaggeration to emphasize how powerful the Chaldean army is.
19 1:7 rf3w rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet They are terrifying and fearsome 0 The words “terrifying” and “fearsome” share similar meanings. Together they emphasize the fear that the Chaldeans instilled in other people. Alternate translation: “They cause others to be greatly terrified”
20 1:7 rl2c rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor their judgment and splendor proceed from themselves 0 The word “splendor” represents their pride in how they view themselves. Yahweh speaks of their opinion of themselves as if the qualities of judgment and splendor came from them. Alternate translation: “because they are prideful, they decide for themselves what judgment looks like” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) The word “splendor” represents their pride in how they view themselves. Yahweh speaks of their opinion of themselves as if the qualities of judgment and splendor came from them. Alternate translation: “because they are prideful, they decide for themselves what judgment looks like”
21 1:8 de5l Their horses … their horses 0 the horses of the Chaldean soldiers
22 1:8 mf8c rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown leopards 0 large, swift cats
23 1:8 aan3 the evening wolves 0 This refers to wolves that hunt their prey at night.
25 1:8 s39i rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor they fly like an eagle hurrying to eat 0 Yahweh speaks of how quickly the Chaldeans move in order to conquer their enemies as if they were flying, like an eagle flies swiftly to capture its prey.
26 1:9 t84x rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor their multitudes go like the desert wind 0 Yahweh speaks of how quickly the Chaldeans move as if they were a strong wind that blows in the desert.
27 1:9 w7jf rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile they gather captives like sand 0 This could mean: (1) the Chaldeans take people captive as easily as one would scoop up sand with his hand. Alternate translation: “they gather captives as one gathers sand” or (2) the Chaldeans take a great number of people captive, as if those people were as many as the grains of sand in the desert. Alternate translation: “they capture as many people as there are grains of sand”
28 1:10 t1vb rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism So they mock kings, and rulers are only a mockery for them 0 These two phrases mean basically the same thing. The word “mockery” can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “So they mock kings, and rulers are only something for them to mock” or “So all they do is mock kings and rulers” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]]) These two phrases mean basically the same thing. The word “mockery” can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “So they mock kings, and rulers are only something for them to mock”
29 1:11 m8uj rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor the wind will rush on 0 Yahweh speaks of how swiftly the Chaldean army moves from one city to the next as it conquers each one as if it were a wind that blows swiftly along.
30 1:11 vm3y guilty men, those whose might is their god 0 This refers to the Chaldean soldiers.
31 1:12 z617 0 # General Information:\n\nHabakkuk speaks to Yahweh about the Chaldeans.
32 1:12 esj1 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion Are you not from ancient times, Yahweh my God, my Holy One? 0 Habakkuk asks this rhetorical question to emphasize the positive answer. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “You surely are from ancient times, Yahweh my God, my Holy One.”
33 1:12 kq2a from ancient times 0 Alternate translation: “eternal”
34 1:12 dxz9 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns has ordained them for judgment, and you, Rock, have established them for correction 0 The word “them” refers to the Chaldeans. The words “judgment” and “correction” can be translated with verbs. The reader should understand that the Chaldeans will judge and correct Yahweh’s people. Alternate translation: “has ordained them to judge his people, and you, Rock, have established them to correct your people” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) The word “them” refers to the Chaldeans. The words “judgment” and “correction” can be translated with verbs. The reader should understand that the Chaldeans will judge and correct Yahweh’s people. Alternate translation: “has ordained them to judge his people, and you, Rock, have established them to correct your people”
35 1:12 b4f6 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor Rock 0 Habakkuk speaks of Yahweh being the one who protects him and keeps him safe as if he were a rock upon which Habakkuk could stand in order to be out of his enemies’ reach.
36 1:13 cyi1 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche Your eyes are too pure 0 Here the word “eyes” represents Yahweh who sees. Alternate translation: “You are too pure”
37 1:13 y39y those who betray 0 This refers to the Chaldeans. The word “betray” refers to people who have been disloyal or have broken agreements that they have made.
38 1:13 m99e rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor Why are you silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than they are? 0 Habakkuk speaks of wicked people destroying others as if the wicked were swallowing them. Alternate translation: “Why are you silent while the wicked destroy those more righteous than they are?”
39 1:13 f9bv rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-irony those more righteous than they are 0 This refers to the Israelites, about whom Habakkuk had been complaining. The reader should understand that these are wicked people, but they are “more righteous than” or not as wicked as the Chaldeans.
40 1:14 l8zj rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile You make men like fish in the sea 0 Habakkuk compares the way in which the Chaldeans will kill people without remorse with the way in which people will kill fish without remorse. Alternate translation: “You cause men to become no more important than fish”
41 1:14 r8p4 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis like creeping things without a ruler over them 0 The words “creeping things” refer to insects and other bugs that crawl about. Just as insects have no ruler to organize and defend them, the people are defenseless before the Chaldean army. The verb may be supplied from the previous phrase. Alternate translation: “you make men as defenseless as insects that have no ruler” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]]) The words “creeping things” refer to insects and other bugs that crawl about. The verb may be supplied from the previous phrase. Alternate translation: “you make men as defenseless as insects that have no ruler”
42 1:15 g2sa rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche He brings … he drags … his fishnet … he gathers … his dragnet … he rejoices … he is glad 0 The words “he” and “his” refer to a Babylonian solider who represents all of the Babylonian soldiers. These pronouns can be stated as plural. Alternate translation: “They bring … they drag … their fishnets … they gather … their dragnet … they rejoice … they are glad”
43 1:15 qt1d rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person all of them … drags men away … gathers them 0 Here “them” and “men” refer to people in general. This can be stated in first person to include Habakkuk as one of the people. Alternate translation: “all of us … drags us away … gathers us”
44 1:15 x5s1 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor He brings all of them up with a fishhook … in his dragnet 0 Habakkuk speaks of the Chaldeans conquering people easily as if the people were fish that the Chaldeans catch with fishhooks and fishnets.
45 1:15 h1ey fishhook … fishnet … dragnet 0 tools used to catch fish
46 1:16 ey7r rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor he sacrifices … his net … his dragnet … he lives … his food 0 Habakkuk speaks of the weapons that the Chaldeans use to conquer people and nations as if the weapons were fishing nets that they use to catch fish. The words “he” and “his” refer to a Babylonian solider who represents all of the Babylonian soldiers. These pronouns can be stated as plural. Alternate translation: “they sacrifice … their nets … their dragnets … they live … their food” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) Habakkuk speaks of the weapons that the Chaldeans use to conquer people and nations as if the weapons were fishing nets that they use to catch fish. These pronouns can be stated as plural. Alternate translation: “they sacrifice … their nets … their dragnets … they live … their food”
47 1:17 y2y3 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit Will he therefore keep emptying his net, and will he continually slaughter the nations without mercy? 0 Habakkuk asks this question because he is frustrated and wants to know how long Yahweh will allow the Chaldeans to continue to destroy people and nations. Alternate translation: “Will you therefore let them empty their fishing nets and continue to slaughter the nations while they feel no compassion?”
48 1:17 re7y rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche Will he … keep emptying his net … will he continually slaughter 0 In 1:15–17 the singular pronoun “he” and “his” refer to a Babylonian solider who represents all of the Babylonian soldiers. These pronouns can be stated as plural. Alternate translation: “Will they … keep emptying their net … will they continually slaughter”
49 1:17 rz38 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor keep emptying his net 0 Habakkuk speaks of the Chaldeans preparing to conquer more nations as if they were fishermen who empty their nets so that they can use them to catch more fish.
50 2:intro qke1 0 # Habakkuk 2 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nSome translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 2:1–20.\n\nThis chapter is arranged in a series of questions and answers between Yahweh and Habakkuk.\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### “The righteous will live by his faith”\nThis is an important phrase in Scripture. Paul also uses it to explain that man is justified by his faith. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/righteous]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]])
51 2:1 m4n8 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism I will stand at my guard post and station myself on the watchtower 0 These two phrases mean basically the same thing. This could mean: (1) Habakkuk went to an actual post in the watchtower or (2) this is a metaphor in which Habakkuk speaks of waiting eagerly for Yahweh’s response as if he were a watchman waiting at his post for the arrival of a messenger. (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) These two phrases mean basically the same thing.
52 2:1 s5ad to see what he will say to me 0 Alternate translation: “to see what Yahweh will say to me”
53 2:1 lcz4 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom how I should turn from my complaint 0 Here the word “turn” refers to returning an answer. Habakkuk considers what answer he will give concerning the things that he has said.
54 2:2 z55g 0 # General Information:\n\nYahweh answers Habakkuk.
55 2:2 p6bb rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism Record this vision, and write plainly on the tablets 0 Both of these phrases are saying the same thing in two different ways. Alternate translation: “Write this vision clearly on the tablets”
56 2:2 f1dy tablets 0 These are flat pieces of stone or clay that were used for writing.
2:2 c1m9 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor so that the one reading them might run 0 This could mean: (1) that the message is easy enough to read that a messenger can read it as he runs from place to place proclaiming the message. Alternate translation: “so that the one reading the tablets might be able to run as he reads” or (2) this is a metaphor in which Yahweh speaks of reading something very quickly as if the person who reads it is running. Alternate translation: “so that the one reading the tablets might be able to read quickly”
2:3 bh8y rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor the vision … will finally speak 0 Yahweh speaks of the events in the vision happening as if the vision were a person who speaks. Alternate translation: “the vision … will finally happen” or “the vision … will finally come true” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
2:3 l26r rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor Though it delays, wait for it. For it will surely come and will not tarry 0 Yahweh speaks of the events of the vision taking a long time to happen as if the vision were a person who does not arrive soon at his destination. (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
57 2:3 mw1n will not tarry 0 This could mean: (1) “will not be late” or (2) “will not come slowly”
58 2:4 viq4 Look! 0 The word “Look!” here adds emphasis to what follows.
59 2:4 f5n5 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor is puffed up 0 Yahweh speaks of the person who is prideful as if the person were “puffed up.” Alternate translation: “is very prideful”
60 2:5 es27 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification For wine is a betrayer of the arrogant young man 0 Yahweh speaks of how a person’s judgment is impaired by drinking too much wine as if wine were a person who betrays the one who drinks it. Alternate translation: “For the arrogant young man does not get from wine what he wants”
61 2:5 zbh2 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor so that he will not abide 0 Here the word “abide” refers to dwelling in a home and is a metaphor for having no place to rest. Alternate translation: “so that he will not be able to rest”
62 2:5 en8a rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor enlarges his desire like the grave and, like death, is never satisfied 0 Yahweh speaks of there always being more people to die as if “the grave” and “death” were people who are never satisfied with eating. In the same way, this person always wants more and is never satisfied.
63 2:5 fz6e rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism He gathers to himself every nation and gathers up for himself all of the peoples 0 These two phrases mean basically the same thing. Yahweh speaks of conquering nations and capturing the people as if it were gathering nations and peoples to oneself. Alternate translation: “He conquers for himself the people of every nation” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) These two phrases mean basically the same thing. Alternate translation: “He conquers for himself the people of every nation”
64 2:6 jr6a rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion Will not all these create 0 The words “all these” refer to the nations and peoples from [Habakkuk 2:5](../02/05.md). This negative rhetorical question emphasizes the positive answer. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “All of these nations and peoples will certainly create”
65 2:6 f8s8 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit Woe to the one increasing what is not his 0 It is implicit that he is increasing his possession of things that do not belong to him. Alternate translation: “Woe to the one who claims for himself more and more things that do not belong to him”
66 2:6 jhf8 For how long will you increase the weight of the pledges you have taken? 0 The word “pledges” refers to objects that people give to others from whom they have borrowed money as a guarantee that they will repay their debt. As the man collects more and more pledges, the total weight of the pledges that he carries increases.
72 2:8 dmt3 plunder 0 to rob or take things by force
73 2:8 eji9 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom you have shed human blood 0 The idiom “to shed blood” means “to murder.” Alternate translation: “you have murdered people”
74 2:9 yq1w rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor the one who carves out evil gains 0 A person making a profit by violent means is spoken of as if he were “carving out” gains from something.
75 2:9 xk13 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor the one who carves out evil gains for his house 0 This could mean: (1) the word “house” is a metaphor in which the Babylonian empire is spoken of as if it were a house that the man builds by means of profits that he gained through violence. Alternate translation: “the one who builds his house with riches that he gained through violence” or (2) the word “house” is a metonym for “family” and the man has made his family rich through violence. Alternate translation: “the one who makes his family rich by violent means” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) The word “house” is a metonym for “family”. Alternate translation: “the one who makes his family rich by violent means”
76 2:9 m1uh rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor so he can set his nest on high to keep himself safe from the hand of evil 0 The person who builds his house is spoken of as if he were a bird that builds its nest in a high place. The man thinks that his house is secure and free from danger, just as predators are unable to reach the nest.
77 2:9 xw3t rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy safe from the hand of evil 0 Here the word “hand” is a metonym for power, and the word “evil” is a metonym for people who do evil things. Alternate translation: “safe from the power of evil” or “safe from people who will harm him”
78 2:10 my1x rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor You have devised shame for your house 0 Here to “devise shame” means that the plans that the man devised have resulted in shame. One possible meaning is that the word “house” is a metaphor in which the Babylonian empire is spoken of as if it were a house that the man has built. Alternate translation: “By your plans, you have brought shame on the house that you have built” Another possibility is that the word “house” is a metonym for “family.” Alternate translation: “By your plans, you have brought shame on your family” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
98 2:16 psa7 The cup in Yahweh’s right hand 0 Alternate translation: “The cup that Yahweh holds in his right hand” or “The cup that Yahweh is holding”
99 2:16 f71b is coming around to you 0 Alternate translation: “will come to you as it did to others” or “will pass along to you”
100 2:16 nv8g rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor disgrace will cover your glory 0 The Chaldeans experiencing disgrace instead of glory is spoken of as if disgrace were an object that covers the glory that they thought they had. Alternate translation: “disgrace will replace your glory” or “people will disgrace you instead of honor you”
101 2:17 j29e rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification The violence done to Lebanon will overwhelm you 0 The Chaldeans being punished for the violence done to Lebanon is spoken of as if their violent actions were a person who will overpower them. (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]]) The Chaldeans being punished for the violence done to Lebanon is spoken of as if their violent actions were a person who will overpower them.
102 2:17 a82q rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy The violence done to Lebanon 0 Here, **Lebanon** could mean: (1) it represents the forest of Lebanon. Alternate translation: “The violence done to the trees of Lebanon” or (2) it represents the people of Lebanon. Alternate translation: “The violence done to the people of Lebanon” Here, **Lebanon** represents the people of Lebanon. Alternate translation: “The violence done to the people of Lebanon”
103 2:17 e9sz rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification the destruction of animals will terrify you 0 The Chaldeans being punished for destroying the animals in Lebanon is spoken of as if their destruction were a person who will terrify them. (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]]) The Chaldeans being punished for destroying the animals in Lebanon is spoken of as if their destruction were a person who will terrify them.
104 2:17 q3ze For you have shed human blood … all who live in them 0 See how you translated this sentence in [Habakkuk 2:8](../02/08.md).
105 2:17 ag1e rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom you have shed human blood 0 The idiom “to shed blood” means “to murder.” Alternate translation: “you have murdered people”
106 2:18 g5ec rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion What does the carved figure profit you? 0 This rhetorical question emphasizes the negative answer that it anticipates. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “The carved figure profits you nothing!”
130 3:6 id6p eternal mountains … everlasting hills 0 “mountains that have existed since the beginning of time … hills that will exist until the end of time.” If your language has no different words for “hills” and “mountains” or for “eternal” and “everlasting,” you can combine them as the UST has done.
131 3:6 ey5u rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive Even the eternal mountains were shattered 0 If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Even the eternal mountains crumbled” or “He shattered even the eternal mountains”
132 3:6 g6cm rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification the everlasting hills bowed down 0 The hills being flattened like level ground is spoken of as if they were people who bow down before Yahweh. Alternate translation: “the everlasting hills collapsed”
133 3:6 a4zl rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor His path is everlasting 0 This could mean: (1) the words “His path” may be a metaphor that speaks of Yahweh and his actions as a path on which he walks. Alternate translation: “He is everlasting” or (2) Habakkuk speaks of the path upon which Yahweh walks in the vision as being everlasting, indicating that this is the same path that Yahweh had taken in ancient times. Alternate translation: “He walks along an ancient path” The words “His path” may be a metaphor that speaks of Yahweh and his actions as a path on which he walks. Alternate translation: “He is everlasting”
134 3:7 ydk4 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction, and the fabric of the tents in the land of Midian trembling 0 This could mean: (1) the words “the tents” and “the fabric of the tents” are metonyms for the people who live in those tents. Alternate translation: “I saw the people who live in tents in the land of Cushan in affliction, and the people who live in tents in the land of Midian trembling” or (2) this is a metaphor in which Habakkuk speaks of the tents in Cushan and Midian being blown about by a storm as if the tents were people who were trembling in affliction. Alternate translation: “I saw the tents of Cushan blown about like people in affliction, and the fabric of the tents in the land of Midian trembling as if they were people” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) The words “the tents” and “the fabric of the tents” are metonyms for the people who live in those tents. Alternate translation: “I saw the people who live in tents in the land of Cushan in affliction, and the people who live in tents in the land of Midian trembling”
135 3:7 b5ma rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names Cushan 0 Here, **Cushan** could mean (1) the name of a people group otherwise unknown or (2) the same as Cush. (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]]) Here, **Cushan** could mean (1) the name of a people group otherwise unknown or (2) the same as Cush.
136 3:8 a3lq rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet you rode upon your horses and your victorious chariots 0 The phrases “your horses” and “your victorious chariots” both refer to the same thing. This speaks of Yahweh as if he were a warrior riding a horse-drawn chariot into battle. Alternate translation: “you rode your horse-drawn chariots to victory”
137 3:9 avl5 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit You have brought out your bow without a cover 0 This means that Yahweh has removed his bow from its protective case and is prepared to shoot. Alternate translation: “You have prepared to shoot your bow”
138 3:9 t8zv You divided the earth with rivers 0 This could mean: (1) “You created rivers that divide the lands through which they run” or (2) “You split open the earth and rivers flowed forth.”
139 3:10 k9nf rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification The mountains saw you and twisted in pain 0 The effects that Yahweh’s presence has on the mountains is spoken of as if the mountains were people who writhe in pain. This may refer either to the mountains shaking from an earthquake or to the water from the storm eroding the sides of the mountains as the streams flow down.
140 3:10 rcw1 Downpours of water passed over them 0 This could mean: (1) torrential rains fell on the mountains or (2) the rain caused raging streams to flow down the mountains.
141 3:10 fhs9 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification the deep sea raised a shout 0 The loud noises that the sea makes as the wind and storm pass over it are spoken of as if the sea were a person who begins to shout loudly. Alternate translation: “the deep sea became loud” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]]) The loud noises that the sea makes as the wind and storm pass over it are spoken of as if the sea were a person who begins to shout loudly. Alternate translation: “the deep sea became loud”
142 3:10 t3k6 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification It lifted up its waves 0 The level of the water in the sea rising and the storm winds causing waves in the sea is spoken of as if the sea were a person who lifts its waves. Alternate translation: “Waves began to form in the sea” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]]) The level of the water in the sea rising and the storm winds causing waves in the sea is spoken of as if the sea were a person who lifts its waves. Alternate translation: “Waves began to form in the sea”
143 3:11 f391 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification The sun and moon stood still 0 The sun and moon not moving in the sky is spoken of as if they were people who stopped walking and stood still. Alternate translation: “The sun and moon stopped moving” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]]) The sun and moon not moving in the sky is spoken of as if they were people who stopped walking and stood still. Alternate translation: “The sun and moon stopped moving”
144 3:11 wrz3 in their high places 0 Alternate translation: “in the sky”
145 3:11 hqb4 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism at the flash of your arrows … at the lightning of your flashing spear 0 These two phrases share similar meanings and tell why the sun and moon have stood still. The lightning flashes in the sky are spoken of as if they were arrows that Yahweh shoots from his bow or a shining spear that he throws through the sky. (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) These two phrases share similar meanings and tell why the sun and moon have stood.
146 3:11 zte1 the flash of your arrows as they fly 0 Alternate translation: “the flash of your flying arrows”
147 3:12 vd76 indignation 0 anger of a person who has suffered injustice
148 3:12 q7gg rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor you have threshed the nations 0 Yahweh punishing the people of the nations is spoken of as if he threshed the nations. Threshing refers to the practice of having an ox or some other animal trample upon grain stalks in order to crush them and remove the grain.
149 3:13 air3 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns You went out for the salvation of your people 0 The word “salvation” can be translated with a verb. Alternate translation: “You went out to save your people”
150 3:13 qtl6 your anointed one 0 Here this phrase refers to one whom Yahweh has chosen. This could mean: (1) “the people you have chosen” or “the nation you have chosen” or (2) “the king you have chosen.”
3:13 il57 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy You shatter the head of the house of the wicked to lay bare from the base up to the neck 0 This could mean: (1) killing the leader and destroying the people is spoken of as if someone were destroying a house. Here the leader is the head, that is, the roof of the house; and “base” and “neck” represent other parts of the house. Alternate translation: “You destroy the roof of the wicked house and demolish the rest of the building” or “You kill the leader of the wicked nation and completely destroy the nation” or (2) Killing the leader and removing honor and power from the people is spoken of as if someone were shattering a person’s head and stripping off all of his clothes. Here the leader is the “head,” and “house” represents the people who are the body. Alternate translation: “The wicked people and their leader are like a man whose head you crush and whose body you strip naked from foot to neck” or “You kill the leader of the wicked people and completely remove all of the people’s power” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
3:14 v64x rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor You have pierced the head of his warriors with his own arrows 0 The word “his” refers to the leader of the Chaldeans. This could mean: (1) this is a metaphor in which the warriors are spoken of as if they were a body and the leader were the head. Alternate translation: “You have killed with his own spear the one who leads the warriors” or (2) the word “head” refers to the heads of each of the warriors. Alternate translation: “With the leader’s own spear, you have pierced the heads of each of his warriors”
151 3:14 yv9w rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile they came like a storm 0 The power and quickness of the Chaldeans as they attacked the people of Israel is compared to the coming of a sudden storm. Alternate translation: “they came quickly like a storm”
152 3:14 srm8 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns their gloating was like one who devours the poor in a hiding place 0 The word “gloating” here means to rejoice for bad reasons and can be translated with a verb. The warriors treating people cruelly or killing them is spoken of as if the warriors were wild beasts who carry their prey to their hiding places in order to eat it. Alternate translation: “they gloated like a person who secretly abuses poor people” or “they rejoiced when they oppressed the poor, acting as if they would eat them like a beast eats its prey in its den” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) The word “gloating” here means to rejoice for bad reasons and can be translated with a verb. Alternate translation: “they gloated like a person who secretly abuses poor people”
153 3:15 n6rz rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor heaped up the great waters 0 Yahweh causing the waters to surge is spoken of as if he heaped the water up into piles. Alternate translation: “caused the great waters to surge”
154 3:16 b9nf 0 # General Information:\n\nHabakkuk describes his reaction to his vision of Yahweh.
155 3:16 m7xf rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit I heard 0 You may indicate what it is that Habakkuk heard. This could mean: (1) “I heard everything in that vision” or (2) “I heard Yahweh approach like a great storm”
156 3:16 y78y rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit my inner parts trembled 0 The word translated here as “inner parts” is literally “belly.” If your language has a specific internal organ that it uses to express the feeling of great fear, you could consider using it here. Alternate translation: “my heart beat rapidly” or “my stomach turned”
157 3:16 ull6 My lips quivered at the sound 0 Quivering lips is another spontaneous response that comes with great fear.
158 3:16 tz73 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom Decay comes into my bones 0 Habakkuk speaks of having no strength in his body as if his bones began to decay. You may consider using an idiom from your own language here. Alternate translation: “My body goes limp, as if my bones were rotting” (See also: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) Habakkuk speaks of having no strength in his body as if his bones began to decay. You may consider using an idiom from your own language here. Alternate translation: “My body goes limp, as if my bones were rotting”
159 3:16 y61b rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom under myself I tremble 0 The words “under myself” refer to what is below him. This idiom could mean: (1) “my legs tremble” or (2) “I tremble where I stand.”
160 3:17 t3s6 0 # General Information:\n\nHabakkuk describes his reaction to his vision of Yahweh.
161 3:17 e3u3 though the produce of the olive tree disappoints 0 Alternate translation: “though the produce of the olive tree fails” or “though the olive tree fails to produce olives”