Matthew Poole and continuators on Habakkuk 2:14
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Habakkuk2:14
14 For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD , as the waters cover the sea.
The Land of Chaldaea, of [illegible: 1 word] Medes and Persians, and their Confederates, the Lands oppressed by the Chaldaeans, but Iudaea more particularly.
Every eye shall see, or ear hear, or tongue speak what they know.
Sight and sense of the
just and glorious proceedings of God against Babylon, for when God shall appear to execute his just judgments upon his own, and his Churches Enemies he will appear glorious indeed.
The God of Israel, their Holy One, as chap. 1.12.
It is a proverbial speech expressing the general notice, and deep sense all should have of Gods Justice, Truth, Power, and zeal against mighty Oppressours, such as Babylon was full of.
Marginal references: Isa. 11.9.; Or, by knowing the glory of the LORD.
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