Habakkuk 2:5
The Scripture
(5) Yea also, because he transgresseth by wine, he is a proud man, neither keepeth at home, who enlargeth his desire as hell, and is as death, and cannot be satisfied, but gathereth unto him all nations, and heapeth unto him all people:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Habakkuk continues his cry to God for justice, describing the wickedness of the nations and God's judgment. God answers by revealing the names of the nations and the time of their destruction, showing that God is righteous and will act. The chapter emphasizes God's sovereignty and the futility of human rebellion.
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