King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
For the vision is meant for its appointed time; it speaks of the end, and it does not lie. It may take a while, but wait for it; it will surely come, it will not delay.
Berean Standard Bible:
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.
American Standard Version:
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.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
For the vision{H2377} is yet for an appointed time{H4150}, but at the end{H7093} it shall speak{H6315}, and not lie{H3576}: though it tarry{H4102}, wait{H2442} for it; because it will surely{H935} come{H935}, it will not tarry{H309}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Psalms 27:14
- Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
Hebrews 10:36
- For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
Hebrews 10:37
- For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.
Ezekiel 12:25
- For I [am] the LORD: I will speak, and the word that I shall speak shall come to pass; it shall be no more prolonged: for in your days, O rebellious house, will I say the word, and will perform it, saith the Lord GOD.
Lamentations 3:25
- The LORD [is] good unto them that wait for him, to the soul [that] seeketh him.
Lamentations 3:26
- [It is] good that [a man] should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.
Psalms 102:13
- Thou shalt arise, [and] have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.
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Commentary for Habakkuk 2:3
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H2377
There are 34 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָזוֹן
Transliteration: châzôwn
Pronunciation: khaw-zone'
Description: from חָזָה; a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle; vision. - Strong's Number: H4150
There are 213 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מוֹעֵד
Transliteration: môwʻêd
Pronunciation: mo-ade'
Description: or מֹעֵד; or (feminine) מוֹעָדָה; (2 Chronicles 8:13), from יָעַד; properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally ayear; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite purpose); technically the congregation; by extension, the place of meeting; also a signal (as appointed beforehand); appointed (sign, time), (place of, solemn) assembly, congregation, (set, solemn) feast, (appointed, due) season, solemn(-ity), synogogue, (set) time (appointed). - Strong's Number: H7093
There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֵץ
Transliteration: qêts
Pronunciation: kates
Description: contracted from קָצַץ; an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after; [phrase] after, (utmost) border, end, (in-) finite, [idiom] process. - Strong's Number: H6315
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פּוּחַ
Transliteration: pûwach
Pronunciation: poo'akh
Description: a primitive root; to puff, i.e. blow with the breath or air; hence, to fan (as a breeze), to utter, to kindle (a fire), to scoff; blow (upon), break, puff, bring into a snare, speak, utter. - Strong's Number: H3576
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּזַב
Transliteration: kâzab
Pronunciation: kaw-zab'
Description: a primitive root; to lie (i.e. deceive), literally or figuratively; fail, (be found a, make a) liar, lie, lying, be in vain. - Strong's Number: H4102
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָהַהּ
Transliteration: mâhahh
Pronunciation: maw-hah'
Description: apparently a denominative from מָה; properly, to question or hesitate, i.e. (by implication) to be reluctant; delay, linger, stay selves, tarry. - Strong's Number: H2442
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָכָה
Transliteration: châkâh
Pronunciation: khaw-kaw'
Description: a primitive root (apparently akin to חָקָה through the idea of piercing); properly, to adhere to; hence, to await; long, tarry, wait. - Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. - Strong's Number: H309
There are 442 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָחַר
Transliteration: ʼâchar
Pronunciation: aw-khar'
Description: a primitive root; to loiter (i.e. be behind); by implication to procrastinate; continue, defer, delay, hinder, be late (slack), stay (there), tarry (longer).