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Habakkuk 2:1
"I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved."
"This was not Habakkuk's only experience in the exercise of strong faith. On one occasion, when meditating concerning the future, he said, “I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what He will say unto me.” Graciously the Lord answered him: “Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. 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. Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.” Habakkuk 2:1-4 . PK 386.2"
EGW directly quotes Habakkuk 2:1 to illustrate Habakkuk's faith and anticipation of God's message.
Habakkuk 2:1-4
"I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved. And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. 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. Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith."
"This was not Habakkuk's only experience in the exercise of strong faith. On one occasion, when meditating concerning the future, he said, “I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what He will say unto me.” Graciously the Lord answered him: “Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. 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. Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.” Habakkuk 2:1-4 . PK 386.2"
Ellen White directly references Habakkuk 2:1-4 in this passage.
"Among these prophecies was that of Habakkuk 2:1-4 : “I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what He will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved. And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. 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. Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.” GC 392.1"
Ellen White directly references Habakkuk 2:1-4 in this passage.
Habakkuk 2:2
"And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it."
"This was not Habakkuk's only experience in the exercise of strong faith. On one occasion, when meditating concerning the future, he said, “I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what He will say unto me.” Graciously the Lord answered him: “Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. 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. Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.” Habakkuk 2:1-4 . PK 386.2"
EGW directly quotes Habakkuk 2:2 to illustrate Habakkuk's faith and anticipation of God's message.
"God gave to men the sure word of prophecy; angels and even Christ Himself came to make known to Daniel and John the things that must shortly come to pass. Those important matters that concern our salvation were not left involved in mystery. They were not revealed in such a way as to perplex and mislead the honest seeker after truth. Said the Lord by the prophet Habakkuk: “Write the vision, and make it plain, ... that he may run that readeth it.” Habakkuk 2:2 . The word of God is plain to all who study it with a prayerful heart. Every truly honest soul will come to the light of truth. “Light is sown for the righteous.” Psalm 97:11 . And no church can advance in holiness unless its members are earnestly seeking for truth as for hid treasure. GC 521.3"
Ellen White directly references Habakkuk 2:2 in this passage.
"Publication of Books Let more time be given to the publication and circulation of books containing present truth. Call attention to books dwelling on practical faith and godliness and to those that treat on the prophetic word. The people are to be educated to read the sure word of prophecy in the light of the living oracles. They need to know that the signs of the times are fulfilling. 7T 158"
Both passages emphasize the importance of writing and publishing prophetic messages so that people can understand and act upon them. Habakkuk focuses on writing the vision plainly, while EGW focuses on publishing books about present truth and prophecy.
Habakkuk 2:3
"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."
"This was not Habakkuk's only experience in the exercise of strong faith. On one occasion, when meditating concerning the future, he said, “I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what He will say unto me.” Graciously the Lord answered him: “Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. 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. Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.” Habakkuk 2:1-4 . PK 386.2"
EGW directly quotes Habakkuk 2:3 to illustrate Habakkuk's faith and anticipation of God's message.
"It was not at first perceived that if the decree did not go forth at the beginning of the year 457 B. C., the 2300 years would not be completed at the close of 1843. But it was ascertained that the decree was given near the close of the year 457 B. C., and therefore the prophetic period must reach to the fall of the year 1844. Therefore the vision of time did not tarry, though it had seemed to do so. We learned to rest upon the language of the prophet: “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.” Habakkuk 2:3 . LS 58.1"
EGW directly quotes Habakkuk 2:3 and applies it to the perceived delay in the fulfillment of the prophecy.
"Interwoven with prophecies which they had regarded as applying to the time of the second advent was instruction specially adapted to their state of uncertainty and suspense, and encouraging them to wait patiently in the faith that what was now dark to their understanding would in due time be made plain. GC 391.2"
Both passages address the concept of waiting patiently for the fulfillment of prophecy, even when it seems delayed or unclear. Habakkuk 2:3 encourages waiting for the vision, while the EGW passage speaks of instruction encouraging believers to wait patiently in faith during a time of uncertainty.
"The Passing of the Time The waiting people of God approached the hour when they fondly hoped their joys would be complete in the coming of the Saviour. But the time again passed unmarked by the advent of Jesus. It was a bitter disappointment that fell upon the little flock whose faith had been so strong and whose hope had been so high. But we were surprised that we felt so free in the Lord, and were so strongly sustained by His strength and grace. LS 61"
Both passages deal with waiting for a promised event and experiencing disappointment when it is delayed. Habakkuk encourages continued waiting, while the EGW passage describes the bitter disappointment of the delayed advent. The connection is thematic and relevant.
"Elder Morse had been firm and consistent in the belief that the Lord would come at that time; but when the period passed without bringing the event expected, he was perplexed and unable to explain the delay. Although bitterly disappointed, he did not renounce his faith, as some did, calling it a fanatical delusion; but he was bewildered, and could not understand the position of God's people on prophetic time. He had been so earnest in declaring that the coming of the Lord was near, that when the time passed, he was despondent, and did nothing to encourage the disappointed people, who were like sheep without a shepherd, left to be devoured of wolves. LS 77.4"
The passage describes the disappointment of those who believed in the imminent coming of the Lord, and their bewilderment when the expected time passed, which echoes the sentiment in Habakkuk 2:3 about waiting for a vision even though it tarries.
Habakkuk 2:4
"Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith."
"The faith that strengthened Habakkuk and all the holy and the just in those days of deep trial was the same faith that sustains God's people today. In the darkest hours, under circumstances the most forbidding, the Christian believer may keep his soul stayed upon the source of all light and power. Day by day, through faith in God, his hope and courage may be renewed. “The just shall live by his faith.” In the service of God there need be no despondency, no wavering, no fear. The Lord will more than fulfill the highest expectations of those who put their trust in Him. He will give them the wisdom their varied necessities demand. PK 386.3"
EGW directly quotes Habakkuk 2:4 and uses it as a central theme in her discussion of faith during trials.
Habakkuk 2:9
"Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil!"
"The Work of the Liquor Seller This scripture pictures the work of those who manufacture and who sell intoxicating liquor. Their business means robbery. For the money they receive, no equivalent is returned. Every dollar they add to their gains has brought a curse to the spender. MH 337"
Both passages condemn those who gain wealth through means that bring harm to others. Habakkuk 2:9 speaks of coveting evil gain, while EGW applies this to liquor sellers, arguing their profits come at the expense of others' well-being.
Habakkuk 2:12
"Woe to him that buildeth a town with blood, and stablisheth a city by iniquity!"
"The world and the church may have approval for the man who has gained wealth by degrading the human soul. They may smile upon him by whom men are led down step by step in the path of shame and degradation. But God notes it all and renders a just judgment. The liquor seller may be termed by the world a good businessman; but the Lord says, “Woe unto him.” He will be charged with the hopelessness, the misery, the suffering, brought into the world by the liquor traffic. He will have to answer for the want and woe of the mothers and children who have suffered for food and clothing and shelter, and who have buried all hope and joy. He will have to answer for the souls he has sent unprepared into eternity. And those who sustain the liquor seller in his work are sharers in his guilt. To them God says, “Your hands are full of blood.” MH 341.3"
The passage echoes the sentiment of woe to those who build a town with blood and establish a city by iniquity, connecting to the idea of gaining wealth through the degradation of others.
Habakkuk 2:14
"For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea."
"These interests should be broken up into many parts in order that the work may start in cities which it will be necessary to make centers of interest. Buildings should be erected and responsibilities centered in many localities that are now robbed of vital, spiritual interest in order to swell the overplus already in Battle Creek. The Lord is not glorified by this management on the part of those who are in responsible positions. “The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.” “And this is life eternal, that they might know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom Thou hast sent.” Habakkuk 2:14 ; John 17:3 . 8T 60.1"
EGW directly quotes Habakkuk 2:14.
"Page 287. The Circulation of the Scriptures.—In 1804, according to Mr. William Canton of the British and Foreign Bible Society, “all the Bibles extant in the world, in manuscript or in print, counting every version in every land, were computed at not many more than four millions.... The various languages in which those four millions were written, including such bygone speech as the Moeso-Gothic of Ulfilas and the Anglo-Saxon of Bede, are set down as numbering about fifty.”— What is the Bible Society? rev. ed., 1904, 23. GC 689.7"
The EGW passage discusses the limited number of Bibles in 1804, while Habakkuk 2:14 speaks of the earth being filled with the knowledge of the Lord. While seemingly contradictory, the EGW passage sets the stage for the fulfillment of Habakkuk's prophecy through the work of Bible societies and the increased availability of scripture. The connection is thematic, highlighting the eventual triumph of God's word.
Habakkuk 2:15
"Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy bottle to him, and makest him drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness!"
"From so-called Christian lands the curse is carried to the regions of idolatry. The poor, ignorant savages are taught the use of liquor. Even among the heathen, men of intelligence recognize and protest against it as a deadly poison; but in vain have they sought to protect their lands from its ravages. By civilized peoples, tobacco, liquor, and opium are forced upon the heathen nations. The ungoverned passions of the savage, stimulated by drink, drag him down to degradation before unknown, and it becomes an almost hopeless undertaking to send missionaries to these lands. MH 339.4"
Both passages condemn the act of giving others substances that lead to their degradation. Habakkuk focuses on drunkenness and exposure, while EGW broadens it to include other harmful substances and their impact on 'heathen' populations. The core principle of exploiting and harming others through addictive substances connects them strongly.
Habakkuk 2:18
"What profiteth the graven image that the maker thereof hath graven it; the molten image, and a teacher of lies, that the maker of his work trusteth therein, to make dumb idols?"
"“Every man is brutish in his knowledge: Every founder is confounded by the graven image: For his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them. PK 98.3"
Both passages address the futility of idols and graven images, highlighting their deceptive nature.
Habakkuk 2:20
"But the Lord is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him."
"“The Lord is in His holy temple: Let all the earth keep silence before Him.” MH 438.2"
EGW directly quotes Habakkuk 2:20.
"kings and Lord of lords. The time of waiting may seem long, the soul may be oppressed by discouraging circumstances, many in whom confidence has been placed may fall by the way; but with the prophet who endeavored to encourage Judah in a time of unparalleled apostasy, let us confidently declare, “The Lord is in His holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before Him.” Habakkuk 2:20 . Let us ever hold in remembrance the cheering message, “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 just shall live by his faith.” Verses 3, 4 . PK 387.2"
EGW directly quotes Habakkuk 2:20 and uses it to encourage confidence in God's presence and power, even during times of apostasy.
"“The Lord's throne is in heaven: His eyes behold, His eyelids try, the children of men.” “From the height of His sanctuary” “He hath looked down;” “From the place of His habitation He looketh Upon all the inhabitants of the earth. He fashioneth their hearts alike; He considereth all their works.” “Let all the earth fear the Lord: Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.” Habakkuk 2:20 ; Psalm 99:1-3 ; 11:4 ; 102:19 ; 33:14, 15, 8 . MH 438.4"
Ellen White directly references Habakkuk 2:20 in this passage.
"“The Lord is in His holy temple: Let all the earth keep silence before Him.” Habakkuk 2:20 . 8T 285.2"
Ellen White directly references Habakkuk 2:20 in this passage.
"“The Lord is in His holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before Him.” Habakkuk 2:20 . Ed 243.4"
Ellen White directly references Habakkuk 2:20 in this passage.
"“The Lord is in His holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before Him.” Habakkuk 2:20 . PK 50.5"
Ellen White directly references Habakkuk 2:20 in this passage.
"“The Lord is in His holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before Him.” [ Habakkuk 2:20 .] GW 179.1"
Ellen White directly references Habakkuk 2:20 in this passage.
"courts of the temple every sound was hushed. No priests ministered at the altars. The host of worshipers, bowed in silent awe, offered their petitions for God's mercy. MH 437.1"
Both passages describe a scene of reverence and silence before God in a temple setting. EGW's passage amplifies the idea of silent reverence in the temple, echoing the sentiment in Habakkuk.