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Habakkuk 3:9

Habakkuk 3:9
Thy bow was made quite naked, according to the oaths of the tribes, even thy word. Selah. Thou didst cleave the earth with rivers.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Thy bow was made quite naked,.... It was took out of its case, and arrows out of their quiver, and these made use of…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Thy bow was made quite naked - The word is repeated for emphasis. Literally, (In) “nakedness, it was laid naked;” the…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Thy bow was made quite naked - That is, it was drawn out of its case; as the arrows had their quiver, so the bows had…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Habakkuk 3:3-15

It has been the usual practice of God's people, when they have been in distress and ready to fall into despair, to help…