2 And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.
2 Then the Lord replied: "Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald
2 And the Lord answered me: "Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.
2 And then God answered: "Write this. Write what you see. Write it out in big block letters so that it can be read on the run.
2 Then the Lord answered me and said: "Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it.
2 Then the Lord said to me, "Write my answer plainly on tablets, so that a runner can carry the correct message to others.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Habakkuk 2:2
Commentary on Habakkuk 2:1-4
(Read Habakkuk 2:1-4)
When tossed and perplexed with doubts about the methods of Providence, we must watch against temptations to be impatient. When we have poured out complaints and requests before God, we must observe the answers God gives by his word, his Spirit, and providences; what the Lord will say to our case. God will not disappoint the believing expectations of those who wait to hear what he will say unto them. All are concerned in the truths of God's word. Though the promised favour be deferred long, it will come at last, and abundantly recompense us for waiting. The humble, broken-hearted, repenting sinner, alone seeks to obtain an interest in this salvation. He will rest his soul on the promise, and on Christ, in and through whom it is given. Thus he walks and works, as well as lives by faith, perseveres to the end, and is exalted to glory; while those who distrust or despise God's all-sufficiency will not walk uprightly with him. The just shall live by faith in these precious promises, while the performance of them is deferred. Only those made just by faith, shall live, shall be happy here and for ever.