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Habakkuk 1:3

Habakkuk 1:3
Why dost thou shew me iniquity, and cause me to behold grievance? for spoiling and violence are before me: and there are that raise up strife and contention.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Why dost thou show me iniquity, and cause me to behold grievance?.... That is, wicked men, and such as give a great deal…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Why dost Thou shew me iniquity, and cause me to behold - , or rather, “Why beholdest Thou grievance?” God seemed to…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

And cause me to behold grievance - עמל amal, labor, toil, distress, misery, etc., the common fruits of sin.