Verse MeaningHabakkukComplex verse
Habakkuk 2:3: Meaning Explained
For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for...
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.”
What Does This Verse Mean?
God says the vision will happen at the right time. It's coming fast and will definitely come true. Even though you have to wait, don't give up - it will happen.
What’s Happening Here
God tells Habakkuk that His plan is on schedule. Even though the wait seems long, God's promise is certain.
Key Words
visionGod's message or plan
appointedplanned or scheduled
falsenot true or dishonest
Why It Matters
God is saying don't lose hope. His plan will definitely happen on His timeline.
Did You Know?
This verse is about trusting God's timing. Sometimes God's answers take a while.
Word Study
H2377
For the visionחָזוֹן֙
H4150
is yet for an appointed timeלַמּוֹעֵ֔ד
H6315
it shall speakוְיָפֵ֥חַ
H7093
but at the endלַקֵּ֖ץ
H3576
and not lieיְכַזֵּ֑ב
H4102
though it tarryיִתְמַהְמָהּ֙
H2442
waitחַכֵּה
H935
comeיָבֹ֖א
H309
it will not tarryיְאַחֵֽר׃
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