Habakkuk 2:3
“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.”
— Habakkuk 2:3
About this verse
Habakkuk 2:3 comes from the book of Habakkuk, written during the Divided Kingdom (~930 BC) period. The setting is divine timing. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine timing, patience, faithfulness. Notable phrases: appointed time; wait for it; will surely come. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Era
Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Emotion
resting
Type
prophecy
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