Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, September 24th, 2023
the Week of Proper 20 / Ordinary 25
the Week of Proper 20 / Ordinary 25
Bible Commentaries
Scofield's Reference Notes Scofield's Notes
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Bibliographical Information
Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on Habakkuk 3". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/srn/habakkuk-3.html. 1917.
Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on Habakkuk 3". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". https://studylight.org/
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Verse 1
Prayer
Prayer in the O.T. is in contrast with prayer in the N.T. in two respects:
(1) In the former the basis of prayer is a covenant of God, or an appeal to his revealed character as merciful, gracious, etc. In the latter the basis is relationship: "When ye pray, say, Our Father" Matthew 6:9.
(2) A comparison, e.g. of the prayers of Moses and Paul, will show that one was praying for an earthly people whose dangers and blessings were earthly; the other for a heavenly people whose dangers and blessings were spiritual.
Verse 7
Cushan
Or, Ethiopia.
Verse 11
at the light
Or, thine arrows walked in the light, etc.
Verse 17
Although
i.e. despite the afflictions of Israel in dispersion, the prophet will rejoice because of the Lord, as yet to return to His temple.