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Let all the earth be silent before him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/habakkuk/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But the LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/habakkuk/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/habakkuk/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD <i>is</i> in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/habakkuk/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“But the LORD is in His holy temple. Let all the earth keep silence before Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/habakkuk/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“But the LORD is in His holy temple. Let all the earth be silent before Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/habakkuk/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But the LORD is in His holy temple. Let all the earth be silent before Him.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/habakkuk/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But the LORD is in His holy temple. Let all the earth be silent before Him.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/habakkuk/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But Yahweh is in His holy temple. Let all the earth be silent before Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/habakkuk/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“But the LORD is in His holy temple. Let all the earth hush <i>and</i> be silent before Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/habakkuk/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD is in his holy temple; let the whole earth be silent in his presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/habakkuk/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD is in His holy temple; let everyone on earth be silent in His presence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/habakkuk/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jehovah is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/habakkuk/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Let all the world be silent--the LORD is present in his holy temple. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/habakkuk/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/habakkuk/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is in his holy temple. All the earth should be silent in his presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/habakkuk/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is in his holy Temple; let everyone on earth be silent in his presence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/habakkuk/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"The LORD is in his holy Temple. All the earth—be quiet in his presence."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/habakkuk/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/habakkuk/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD is in his majestic palace. The whole earth is speechless in his presence!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/habakkuk/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD is in his holy temple. Let all the earth be silent before him."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/habakkuk/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/habakkuk/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But Yahweh is in his holy temple. Let all the earth be silent before him!” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/habakkuk/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And YHWH [is] in His holy temple, "" Be silent before Him, all the earth!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/habakkuk/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jehovah is in His holy temple, Be silent before Him, all the earth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/habakkuk/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jehovah in his holy temple: be silent all the earth before his face.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/habakkuk/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But the Lord is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/habakkuk/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But the Lord is in his holy temple. May all the earth be silent before his face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/habakkuk/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD is in his holy temple; silence before him, all the earth! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/habakkuk/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But the LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/habakkuk/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth tremble before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/habakkuk/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And LORD JEHOVAH is in the temple of his holiness. All the Earth shall be shaken from before him! <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/habakkuk/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But the LORD is in His holy temple; Let all the earth keep silence before Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/habakkuk/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But the Lord is in his holy temple: let all the earth fear before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/habakkuk/2-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ryPix4COoVE?start=423" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/habakkuk/2.htm">Woe to the Chaldeans</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>Woe to him who says to wood, ‘Awake!’ or to silent stone, ‘Arise!’ Can it give guidance? Behold, it is overlaid with gold and silver, yet there is no breath in it at all.” <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">But the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: qā·ḏə·šōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">is in His holy</a> <a href="/hebrew/1964.htm" title="1964: bə·hê·ḵal (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A palace, temple. Probably from yakol; a large public building, such as a palace or temple.">temple;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">let all</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the earth</a> <a href="/hebrew/2013.htm" title="2013: has (Interjection) -- Hush! keep silence! A primitive root; to hush.">be silent</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pā·nāw (Prep-m:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before Him.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-10.htm">Psalm 46:10</a></span><br />“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/1-7.htm">Zephaniah 1:7</a></span><br />Be silent in the presence of the Lord GOD, for the Day of the LORD is near. Indeed, the LORD has prepared a sacrifice; He has consecrated His guests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/2-13.htm">Zechariah 2:13</a></span><br />Be silent before the LORD, all people, for He has roused Himself from His holy dwelling.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Psalm 11:4</a></span><br />The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/76-8.htm">Psalm 76:8-9</a></span><br />From heaven You pronounced judgment, and the earth feared and was still / when God rose up to judge, to save all the lowly of the earth. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-1.htm">Isaiah 41:1</a></span><br />“Be silent before Me, O islands, and let the peoples renew their strength. Let them come forward and testify; let us together draw near for judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-20.htm">Isaiah 2:20-21</a></span><br />In that day men will cast away to the moles and bats their idols of silver and gold—the idols they made to worship. / They will flee to caverns in the rocks and crevices in the cliffs, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-14.htm">Exodus 14:14</a></span><br />The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-11.htm">1 Kings 19:11-12</a></span><br />Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. / After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3-8</a></span><br />Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases. / Their idols are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. / They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/135-5.htm">Psalm 135:5-7</a></span><br />For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is above all gods. / The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths. / He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-1.htm">Isaiah 6:1-5</a></span><br />In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-15.htm">Isaiah 30:15</a></span><br />For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence—but you were not willing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-26.htm">Lamentations 3:26</a></span><br />It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/8-1.htm">Revelation 8:1</a></span><br />When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.</p><p class="hdg">the Lord.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Psalm 11:4</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne <i>is</i> in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3</a></b></br> But our God <i>is</i> in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/132-13.htm">Psalm 132:13,14</a></b></br> For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired <i>it</i> for his habitation… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/46-10.htm">Psalm 46:10</a></b></br> Be still, and know that I <i>am</i> God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/76-8.htm">Psalm 76:8,9</a></b></br> Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zephaniah/1-7.htm">Zephaniah 1:7</a></b></br> Hold thy peace at the presence of the Lord GOD: for the day of the LORD <i>is</i> at hand: for the LORD hath prepared a sacrifice, he hath bid his guests.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/habakkuk/2-17.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-12.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/nahum/1-12.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-13.htm">Silence</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-13.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/micah/4-1.htm">Temple</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/habakkuk/3-3.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-3.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-3.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/matthew/20-31.htm">Silence</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-7.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-9.htm">Temple</a><div class="vheading2">Habakkuk 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/habakkuk/2-1.htm">Unto Habakkuk, waiting for an answer, is shown that he must wait by faith.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/habakkuk/2-5.htm">The judgment upon the Chaldean for unsatiableness,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/habakkuk/2-9.htm">for covetousness,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/habakkuk/2-12.htm">for cruelty,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/habakkuk/2-15.htm">for drunkenness,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/habakkuk/2-18.htm">and for idolatry.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The "holy temple" refers to the heavenly sanctuary where God dwells, signifying His ultimate authority and purity. In the context of Habakkuk, this statement contrasts the impotence of idols and the futility of human efforts against the divine power of God. The temple in Jerusalem was a central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people. This phrase also connects to <a href="/isaiah/6.htm">Isaiah 6:1</a>, where Isaiah sees the Lord seated on a throne in the temple, highlighting God's holiness and glory. The temple imagery points to Jesus Christ, who referred to His body as the temple (<a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a>), indicating that He is the ultimate dwelling place of God among humanity.<p><b>let all the earth be silent before Him.</b><br>This call for silence signifies reverence and awe in the presence of God. It reflects a common biblical theme where silence is associated with recognizing God's authority and submitting to His will (<a href="/zephaniah/1-7.htm">Zephaniah 1:7</a>, <a href="/zechariah/2-13.htm">Zechariah 2:13</a>). In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, silence before a king or deity was a sign of respect and acknowledgment of their power. This phrase underscores the futility of human pride and the need for humility before the Creator. It also foreshadows the eschatological vision in <a href="/revelation/8.htm">Revelation 8:1</a>, where there is silence in heaven for about half an hour, symbolizing the solemnity and anticipation of God's final judgment. The call to silence invites believers to trust in God's justice and timing, resting in the assurance of His ultimate plan through Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/habakkuk.htm">Habakkuk</a></b><br>A prophet in the Old Testament who dialogues with God about the justice and sovereignty of God amidst the apparent triumph of evil.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and sovereignty.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/holy_temple.htm">Holy Temple</a></b><br>Refers to the dwelling place of God, symbolizing His holiness and authority. In the context of Habakkuk, it signifies God's heavenly throne.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_earth.htm">The Earth</a></b><br>Represents all of humanity and creation, called to recognize God's sovereignty and respond with reverence.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/silence.htm">Silence</a></b><br>A response of awe and submission before God's majesty and authority.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that God is sovereign and in control, even when circumstances seem chaotic. His presence in the holy temple assures us of His ultimate authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_and_awe.htm">Reverence and Awe</a></b><br>Approach God with a heart of reverence and awe. Silence before Him is a form of worship, acknowledging His holiness and majesty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>Trust that God will bring justice in His perfect timing. Our role is to remain faithful and patient, knowing that He sees and knows all.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_silence.htm">The Call to Silence</a></b><br>In a noisy world, find moments to be silent before God, allowing His presence to bring peace and clarity to your life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/global_recognition_of_god.htm">Global Recognition of God</a></b><br>The call for all the earth to be silent suggests a universal acknowledgment of God's rule. Pray for the world to recognize and submit to His authority.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_habakkuk_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Habakkuk 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_silence's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What role does silence play in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_gospel_of_jesus'_wife.htm">What role does silence play in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_vow_of_silence.htm">What defines a vow of silence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_five_love_languages.htm">What caused silence in heaven for half an hour?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/habakkuk/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) <span class= "bld">But the Lord.</span>--And while all this false worship prevails, the true World-ruler abides, and His presence is in His temple at Jerusalem. To Him the prophet's eyes are now turned. He ceases his denunciations of the invader, and finds solace in the glorious anticipations of the lyrical ode (<a href="/context/habakkuk/3-1.htm" title="A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet on Shigionoth.">Habakkuk 3:1-15</a>) which follows.<p><span class= "bld"><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/habakkuk/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 20.</span> - The prophet contrasts the majesty of Jehovah with these dumb and lifeless idols. <span class="cmt_word">His holy temple.</span> Not the shrine at Jerusalem, but heaven itself (see <a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Psalm 11:4</a>, and note on Micah 1:2). <span class="cmt_word">Let all the earth keep silence before him.</span> Like subjects in the presence of their king, awaiting his judgment and the issue to which all these things tend (comp. ver. 14; <a href="/psalms/76-8.htm">Psalm 76:8</a>, etc.; <a href="/zephaniah/1-7.htm">Zephaniah 1:7</a>; <a href="/zechariah/2-13.htm">Zechariah 2:13</a>). Septuagint, <span class="greek">Αὀλαβείσθω ἀπὸ προσώπου αὐτοῦ</span>, <span class="greek">κ.τ.λ</span>, "Let all the earth fear before him." <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/habakkuk/2-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is in His holy</span><br /><span class="heb">קָדְשׁ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(qā·ḏə·šōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sacred place, thing, sanctity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">temple;</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּהֵיכַ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(bə·hê·ḵal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1964.htm">Strong's 1964: </a> </span><span class="str2">A large public building, palace, temple</span><br /><br /><span class="word">let all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the earth</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָֽרֶץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be silent</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֥ס</span> <span class="translit">(has)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2013.htm">Strong's 2013: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hush! keep silence!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before Him.”</span><br /><span class="heb">מִפָּנָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(mip·pā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/habakkuk/2-20.htm">Habakkuk 2:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/habakkuk/2-20.htm">Habakkuk 2:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/habakkuk/2-20.htm">Habakkuk 2:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/habakkuk/2-20.htm">Habakkuk 2:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/habakkuk/2-20.htm">Habakkuk 2:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/habakkuk/2-20.htm">Habakkuk 2:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/habakkuk/2-20.htm">Habakkuk 2:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/habakkuk/2-20.htm">Habakkuk 2:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/habakkuk/2-20.htm">Habakkuk 2:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/habakkuk/2-20.htm">Habakkuk 2:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/habakkuk/2-20.htm">OT Prophets: Habakkuk 2:20 But Yahweh is in his holy temple (Hab Hb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/habakkuk/2-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Habakkuk 2:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Habakkuk 2:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/habakkuk/3-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Habakkuk 3:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Habakkuk 3:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>