Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls:
What does Habakkuk 3:17 mean?
When we see a day of trouble approach, it concerns us to prepare. A good hope through grace is founded in holy fear.
Key themes
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Keep this verse inside Habakkuk 3:17-19 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Commentary on Habakkuk 3:17
Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: Although - literally, For The fig tree shall not blossom - The prophet repeats his confidence in God, premising his knowledge that all human hopes should fail. I know, he says, all stay and support shall fail; he numbers from the least to the greatest, the fruits of trees, the fig, vine and olive, for sweetness, gladness, cheerfulness Psalm 104:15 .
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Context in Habakkuk 3
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Habakkuk 3 belongs to the closing movement of the book, especially the section often described as woes and closing hymn. Habakkuk begins in protest, receives the vision of the righteous living by faith, and ends in a great prayer of trembling trust. Read this chapter with the wider themes of faith, justice, and waiting in view so the individual verses keep their proper weight.
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