Habakkuk 2:1
“I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
I will stand upon my watch,.... These are the words of the prophet: so the Targum introduces them,
"the prophet…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
I will stand - , i. e. I would stand now, as a servant awaiting his master, Upon my watch - or, keep (Isa 21:8. משׁמר in…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
I will stand upon my watch - The prophets are always represented as watchmen, watching constantly for the comfort,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Habakkuk 2:1-4
Here, I. The prophet humbly gives his attendance upon God (Hab 2:1): "I will stand upon my watch, as a sentinel on the…
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