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Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. <a href="/nlt/habakkuk/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed. <a href="/esv/habakkuk/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay. <a href="/bsb/habakkuk/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay. <a href="/kjv/habakkuk/2.htm">King James Bible</a> For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. <a href="/nkjv/habakkuk/2.htm">New King James Version</a> For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry. <a href="/nasb_/habakkuk/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “For the vision is yet for the appointed time; It hurries toward the goal and it will not fail. Though it delays, wait for it; For it will certainly come, it will not delay long. <a href="/nasb/habakkuk/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For the vision is yet for the appointed time; It hastens toward the goal and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it; For it will certainly come, it will not delay. <a href="/nasb77/habakkuk/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For the vision is yet for the appointed time; It hastens toward the goal, and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it; For it will certainly come, it will not delay. <a href="/lsb/habakkuk/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For the vision is yet for the appointed time; It pants toward its end, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; For it will certainly come; it will not delay. <a href="/amp/habakkuk/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “For the vision is yet for the appointed [future] time It hurries toward the goal [of fulfillment]; it will not fail. Even though it delays, wait [patiently] for it, Because it will certainly come; it will not delay. <a href="/csb/habakkuk/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For the vision is yet for the appointed time; it testifies about the end and will not lie. Though it delays, wait for it, since it will certainly come and not be late. <a href="/hcsb/habakkuk/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For the vision is yet for the appointed time; it testifies about the end and will not lie. Though it delays, wait for it, since it will certainly come and not be late. <a href="/asv/habakkuk/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hasteth toward the end, and shall not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not delay. <a href="/cev/habakkuk/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> At the time I have decided, my words will come true. You can trust what I say about the future. It may take a long time, but keep on waiting--it will happen! <a href="/erv/habakkuk/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hasteth toward the end, and shall not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not delay. <a href="/gwt/habakkuk/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The vision will still happen at the appointed time. It hurries toward its goal. It won't be a lie. If it's delayed, wait for it. It will certainly happen. It won't be late. <a href="/gnt/habakkuk/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Put it in writing, because it is not yet time for it to come true. But the time is coming quickly, and what I show you will come true. It may seem slow in coming, but wait for it; it will certainly take place, and it will not be delayed. <a href="/isv/habakkuk/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> For the revelation pertains to an appointed time— it speaks truthfully about the end. Though it delays, wait for it, because it will surely come about— it will not be late! <a href="/msb/habakkuk/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay. <a href="/net/habakkuk/2.htm">NET Bible</a> For the message is a witness to what is decreed; it gives reliable testimony about how matters will turn out. Even if the message is not fulfilled right away, wait patiently; for it will certainly come to pass--it will not arrive late. <a href="/nheb/habakkuk/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hurries toward the end, and won't prove false. Though it takes time, wait for it; because it will surely come, and it won't delay. <a href="/wbt/habakkuk/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it may tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. <a href="/web/habakkuk/2.htm">World English Bible</a> For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hurries toward the end, and won’t prove false. Though it takes time, wait for it, because it will surely come. It won’t delay. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/habakkuk/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For yet the vision [is] for a season, "" And it breathes for the end, and does not lie, "" If it lingers, wait for it, "" For surely it comes, it is not late. <a href="/ylt/habakkuk/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> For yet the vision is for a season, And it breatheth for the end, and doth not lie, If it tarry, wait for it, For surely it cometh, it is not late. <a href="/slt/habakkuk/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For yet the vision for the appointment, and it shall breathe to the end, and it shall not lie: if it shall delay, wait for it; for coming, it will come; and it shall not delay.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/habakkuk/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For as yet the vision is far off, and it shall appear at the end, and shall not lie: if it make any delay, wait for it: for it shall surely come, and it shall not be slack. <a href="/cpdv/habakkuk/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For as yet the vision is far off, and it will appear in the end, and it will not lie. If it expresses any delay, wait for it. For it is arriving and it will arrive, and it will not be hindered. <a href="/nabre/habakkuk/2.htm">New American Bible</a> For the vision is a witness for the appointed time, a testimony to the end; it will not disappoint. If it delays, wait for it, it will surely come, it will not be late. <a href="/nrsvce/habakkuk/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For there is still a vision for the appointed time; it speaks of the end, and does not lie. If it seems to tarry, wait for it; it will surely come, it will not delay.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/habakkuk/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For the vision will come to pass at its appointed time, and it shall be fulfilled at the end, it shall not lie; and if it should delay, do not be impatient, because it will surely come, it will not delay. <a href="/hpbt/habakkuk/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Because the vision has been for its time and the end comes and does not lie, and if it delays, you should not lose hope for yourselves, because it comes quickly and does not delay<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/habakkuk/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For the vision is yet for the appointed time, And it declareth of the end, and doth not lie; Though it tarry, wait for it; Because it will surely come, it will not delay.' <a href="/sep/habakkuk/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For the vision is yet for a time, and it shall shoot forth at the end, and not in vain: though he should tarry, wait for him; for he will surely come, and will not tarry. <a href="/parallel/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ryPix4COoVE?start=215" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/habakkuk/2.htm">The LORD Answers Again</a> …2Then the LORD answered me: “Write down this vision and clearly inscribe it on tablets, so that a herald may run with it. 3<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/2377.htm" title="2377: ḥā·zō·wn (N-ms) -- Vision. From chazah; a sight, i.e. A dream, revelation, or oracle.">the vision</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">awaits</a> <a href="/hebrew/4150.htm" title="4150: lam·mō·w·‘êḏ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Appointed time, place, or meeting. ">an appointed time;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6315.htm" title="6315: wə·yā·p̄ê·aḥ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjImperf.Jus-3ms) -- To breathe, blow. A primitive root; to puff, i.e. Blow with the breath or air; hence, to fan, to utter, to kindle, to scoff.">it testifies</a> <a href="/hebrew/7093.htm" title="7093: laq·qêṣ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- End. Contracted from qatsats; an extremity; adverbially after.">of the end</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and does not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3576.htm" title="3576: yə·ḵaz·zêḇ (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- To lie, be a liar. A primitive root; to lie, literally or figuratively.">lie.</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">Though</a> <a href="/hebrew/4102.htm" title="4102: yiṯ·mah·māh (V-Hitpael-Imperf-3ms) -- To linger, tarry. Apparently a denominative from mah; properly, to question or hesitate, i.e. to be reluctant.">it lingers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2442.htm" title="2442: ḥak·kêh- (V-Piel-Imp-ms) -- To wait, await. A primitive root; properly, to adhere to; hence, to await.">wait</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">for it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">since</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: ḇō (V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">it will surely come</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: yā·ḇō (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/309.htm" title="309: yə·’a·ḥêr (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- To remain behind, tarry. A primitive root; to loiter; by implication to procrastinate.">delay.</a> 4Look at the proud one; his soul is not upright—but the righteous will live by faith—…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/hebrews/10-37.htm">Hebrews 10:37</a> For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay. <a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a> so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. <a href="/daniel/8-19.htm">Daniel 8:19</a> and said, “Behold, I will make known to you what will happen in the latter time of wrath, because it concerns the appointed time of the end. <a href="/ezekiel/12-25.htm">Ezekiel 12:25</a> because I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be fulfilled without delay. For in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass, declares the Lord GOD.’” <a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9</a> The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. <a href="/romans/8-25.htm">Romans 8:25</a> But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently. <a href="/james/5-7.htm">James 5:7-8</a> Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. <a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Luke 18:7-8</a> Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them? / I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?” <a href="/revelation/22-20.htm">Revelation 22:20</a> He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! <a href="/matthew/24-13.htm">Matthew 24:13</a> But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. <a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">Isaiah 30:18</a> Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him. <a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a> Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD! <a href="/lamentations/3-25.htm">Lamentations 3:25-26</a> The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. / It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a> But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. <a href="/micah/7-7.htm">Micah 7:7</a> But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.the vision.<a href="/jeremiah/27-7.htm">Jeremiah 27:7</a> And all nations shall serve him, and his son, and his son's son, until the very time of his land come: and then many nations and great kings shall serve themselves of him.<a href="/daniel/8-19.htm">Daniel 8:19</a> And he said, Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in the last end of the indignation: for at the time appointed the end shall be.<a href="/daniel/9-24.htm">Daniel 9:24-27</a> Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy… but.<a href="/exodus/12-41.htm">Exodus 12:41</a> And it came to pass at the end of the four hundred and thirty years, even the selfsame day it came to pass, that all the hosts of the LORD went out from the land of Egypt.<a href="/psalms/102-13.htm">Psalm 102:13</a> Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.<a href="/jeremiah/25-12.htm">Jeremiah 25:12-14</a> And it shall come to pass, when seventy years are accomplished, that I will punish the king of Babylon, and that nation, saith the LORD, for their iniquity, and the land of the Chaldeans, and will make it perpetual desolations… wait.<a href="/2_kings/6-33.htm">2 Kings 6:33</a> And while he yet talked with them, behold, the messenger came down unto him: and he said, Behold, this evil is of the LORD; what should I wait for the LORD any longer?<a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a> Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.<a href="/psalms/130-5.htm">Psalm 130:5,6</a> I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope… it will surely.<a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Luke 18:7,8</a> And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? … <a href="/2_peter/2-3.htm">2 Peter 2:3</a> And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/habakkuk/1-12.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-5.htm">Awaits</a> <a href="/amos/4-13.htm">Declareth</a> <a href="/hosea/13-13.htm">Delay</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-17.htm">End</a> <a href="/amos/8-4.htm">Fail</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-3.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-9.htm">Goal</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-16.htm">Hastens</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-8.htm">Hasteth</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-8.htm">Hurries</a> <a href="/micah/6-16.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/nahum/3-18.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/daniel/7-2.htm">Moving</a> <a href="/micah/1-14.htm">Prove</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-2.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/hosea/12-9.htm">Season</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-1.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/micah/2-12.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-24.htm">Tarries</a> <a href="/micah/5-7.htm">Tarry</a> <a href="/nahum/3-14.htm">Time</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-2.htm">Vision</a> <a href="/micah/7-7.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/micah/7-7.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/nahum/1-9.htm">Won't</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zephaniah/2-2.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/job/17-1.htm">Awaits</a> <a href="/genesis/9-22.htm">Declareth</a> <a href="/matthew/5-25.htm">Delay</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-18.htm">End</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-4.htm">Fail</a> <a href="/haggai/2-23.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/luke/13-32.htm">Goal</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-23.htm">Hastens</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-14.htm">Hasteth</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-14.htm">Hurries</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-4.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-7.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/matthew/9-2.htm">Moving</a> <a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Prove</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-14.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-18.htm">Season</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-18.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-11.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-24.htm">Tarries</a> <a href="/matthew/26-38.htm">Tarry</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-2.htm">Time</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-8.htm">Vision</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-16.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/malachi/2-7.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-6.htm">Won't</a><div class="vheading2">Habakkuk 2</div>1. <a href="/habakkuk/2-1.htm">Unto Habakkuk, waiting for an answer, is shown that he must wait by faith.</a> 5. <a href="/habakkuk/2-5.htm">The judgment upon the Chaldean for unsatiableness,</a> 9. <a href="/habakkuk/2-9.htm">for covetousness,</a> 12. <a href="/habakkuk/2-12.htm">for cruelty,</a> 15. <a href="/habakkuk/2-15.htm">for drunkenness,</a> 18. <a href="/habakkuk/2-18.htm">and for idolatry.</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/habakkuk/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/habakkuk/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/habakkuk/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For the vision awaits an appointed time; The term "vision" refers to the revelation given to Habakkuk by God. In biblical context, visions often convey divine messages or prophecies. The "appointed time" suggests God's sovereign control over history, indicating that events unfold according to His divine schedule. This aligns with the biblical theme of God's perfect timing, as seen in <a href="/ecclesiastes/3.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:1</a>, which states there is a time for every purpose under heaven. The concept of an appointed time is also echoed in <a href="/daniel/8-19.htm">Daniel 8:19</a>, where visions are tied to specific future events.it testifies of the end and does not lie. The vision's testimony "of the end" implies a future fulfillment, often associated with eschatological events. This phrase reassures the reader of the certainty and truthfulness of God's promises, as God cannot lie (<a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a>). The "end" may refer to the culmination of God's plan, similar to the prophetic visions in the Book of Revelation. The assurance that it "does not lie" emphasizes the reliability of God's word, paralleling <a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a>, which declares that God's word will accomplish what He desires.Though it lingers, wait for it, The notion of lingering suggests a delay from a human perspective, yet it calls for patience and faith. This echoes the biblical principle of waiting on the Lord, as seen in <a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a>. The call to "wait for it" encourages believers to trust in God's timing, even when immediate circumstances seem unchanged. This patience is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in <a href="/james/5-7.htm">James 5:7-8</a>, which urges believers to be patient for the Lord's coming.since it will surely come and will not delay. This assurance underscores the certainty of the prophecy's fulfillment. The phrase "will surely come" reflects the inevitability of God's promises, reminiscent of the certainty expressed in <a href="/habakkuk/2-14.htm">Habakkuk 2:14</a> about the earth being filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord. The apparent contradiction between lingering and not delaying highlights the difference between human perception and divine timing. This is similar to <a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9</a>, which explains that the Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, but is patient, not wanting anyone to perish.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/habakkuk.htm">Habakkuk</a> A prophet in the Old Testament who dialogues with God about the justice and righteousness of His actions, particularly concerning the impending Babylonian invasion. 2. <a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a> The empire that God uses as an instrument of judgment against Judah, which is central to the context of Habakkuk's prophecies. 3. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom of Israel, facing judgment due to its disobedience and idolatry, prompting Habakkuk's lament and God's response. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_vision.htm">The Vision</a> Refers to the revelation given to Habakkuk concerning the future, including the eventual downfall of Babylon and the restoration of God's people. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_appointed_time.htm">The Appointed Time</a> A divinely determined moment when God's plans will be fulfilled, emphasizing God's sovereignty over history.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_timing_is_perfect.htm">God's Timing is Perfect</a> Trust in God's timing, even when it seems delayed. His plans are always fulfilled at the right moment. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a> Hold fast to the promises of God, knowing that they are true and will come to pass, despite current circumstances. <a href="/topical/p/patience_in_waiting.htm">Patience in Waiting</a> Develop patience as a virtue, understanding that waiting on God is an active process of faith and trust. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_history.htm">God's Sovereignty Over History</a> Recognize that God is in control of all events, and His purposes will be accomplished, providing comfort and assurance. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_future_fulfillment.htm">Hope in Future Fulfillment</a> Maintain hope in the ultimate fulfillment of God's vision, which includes justice, restoration, and redemption.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_habakkuk_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Habakkuk 2</a> <a href="/q/why_is_habakkuk_2_3_unfulfilled.htm">(Habakkuk 2:3) Why does the prophecy’s “appointed time” appear unfulfilled or indefinite, with little historical evidence to confirm its complete realization? </a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_predict_his_death_and_rising.htm">What does 'tarry' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_waiting_on_the_lord_mean.htm">What does waiting on the Lord mean?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_psalm_40_1_mention_waiting.htm">Psalm 40:1 – If God instantly answers prayer, why does the psalmist say he “waited patiently,” suggesting divine delays inconsistent with an omnipotent, benevolent deity?</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>(3) For the vision is yet for an appointed time . . .--Better, For the vision is to have its appointed day, and it pants for the end. and it shall not disappoint, i.e., it pants for the day of completion, which shall do it justice. It longs to fulfil its destiny.It will not tarry.--This translation is unfortunate. The prophet has just said that it will tarry. Nevertheless, he adds, men are to wait for it, because "it will surely come, and shall not be behindhand," seil, on its appointed day. This and <a href="/habakkuk/2-4.htm" title="Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.">Habakkuk 2:4</a> are welded into the Apostle's exhortation in <a href="/hebrews/10-37.htm" title="For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.">Hebrews 10:37</a>. The citation is not from the Hebrew, but is an adaptation of the equally familiar LXX. variant, ??? ????????? ???? ??? ?? ?? ?????????? ????????????, ??? ??????? ? ???? ??? ?? ????.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/habakkuk/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - For. The reason is given why the oracle is to be committed to writing. Is yet for an (the) appointed time. The vision will not be accomplished immediately, but in the period fixed by God (comp. <a href="/daniel/8-17.htm">Daniel 8:17, 19</a>; <a href="/daniel/11-27.htm">Daniel 11:27, 35</a>). Others explain, "pointeth to a yet future time." But at the end it shall speak. The verb is literally "breathes," or "pants;" hence the clause is better rendered, and it panteth (equivalent to hasteth) towards the end. The prophecy personified yearns for its fulfilment in "the end," not merely at the destruction of the literal Babylon, but in the time of the end - the last time, the Messianic age, when the world power, typified by Babylon, should be overthrown (see Daniel, loc cit.). And not lie; it deceiveth not; οὐκ εἰς κενόν, "not in vain" (Septuagint). It will certainly come to pass. Wait for it. For the vision and its accomplishment. Because it will surely come. The author of the Epistle to the Hebrews (Hebrews 10:37) quotes the Septuagint Version of this clause, applying it to the last coming of Messiah Ὅτι (plus ὁ, Hebrew) ἐρχόμενος ἥξει καὶ οὐ μή χρονίσῃ (οὐ χρονιεῖ Hebrew); so the Vulgate, Veniens veniet, et non tardabit. The original passage does not primarily refer to the coming of Messiah, but as the full and final accomplishment of the prophecy doubtless belongs to that age, it is not a departure from the fundamental idea to see in it a reference hereto. It will not tarry; it will not be behindhand; it will not fail to arrive (<a href="/judges/5-28.htm">Judges 5:28</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/20-5.htm">2 Samuel 20:5</a>). <a href="/commentaries/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the vision חָזוֹן֙ (ḥā·zō·wn) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2377.htm">Strong's 2377: </a> A sight, a dream, revelation, oracle awaits ע֤וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more an appointed time; לַמּוֹעֵ֔ד (lam·mō·w·‘êḏ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4150.htm">Strong's 4150: </a> Appointed time, place, or meeting it testifies וְיָפֵ֥חַ (wə·yā·p̄ê·aḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6315.htm">Strong's 6315: </a> To puff, blow with the breath, air, to fan, to utter, to kindle, to scoff of the end, לַקֵּ֖ץ (laq·qêṣ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7093.htm">Strong's 7093: </a> An extremity, after and will not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no lie. יְכַזֵּ֑ב (yə·ḵaz·zêḇ) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3576.htm">Strong's 3576: </a> To lie, be a liar Though אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not it lingers, יִתְמַהְמָהּ֙ (yiṯ·mah·māh) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> To question, hesitate, to be reluctant wait חַכֵּה־ (ḥak·kêh-) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2442.htm">Strong's 2442: </a> To adhere to, to await for it, ל֔וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> since כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction it will surely come בֹ֥א (ḇō) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go and not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no delay. יְאַחֵֽר׃ (yə·’a·ḥêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_309.htm">Strong's 309: </a> To loiter, to procrastinate <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Habakkuk 2:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Habakkuk 2:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Habakkuk 2:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Habakkuk 2:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Habakkuk 2:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Habakkuk 2:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Habakkuk 2:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Habakkuk 2:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Habakkuk 2:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Habakkuk 2:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-3.htm">OT Prophets: Habakkuk 2:3 For the vision is yet (Hab Hb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/habakkuk/2-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Habakkuk 2:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Habakkuk 2:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/habakkuk/2-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Habakkuk 2:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Habakkuk 2:4" /></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>