Singapore Moses Supporter Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

The prophecy in Habakkuk 2:2-3 is unfulfilled). 

Two Predictions--Unfulfilled:

1. The vision (of the second coming of Christ, as proved in Heb. 10:37) is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak and not lie (Hab. 2:3) 

2. Though it tarry, wait for it (the second coming of Christ); it will not tarry

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Emo Tenorio Supporter Shomer

A very good question and I humbly submit for your consideration, it connects the dialogue of Habakkuk’s two prior complaints and clears the table so to speak for God’s nugget answer to the complaints. 

Written near the end of the seventh century B.C. Habakkuk was witnessing the decline and fall of the evil Assyrian empire and the rise of the even more wicked Babylonian empire.

Habakkuk was also observing that the leaders in Judah were oppressing the poor, and his complaint (question) to God was why does He allow the wicked to prosper?

(Habakkuk 2:2) And the Lord answered me and said, Write the vision and engrave it so plainly upon tablets that everyone who passes may [be able to] read [it easily and quickly] as he hastens by.(Amplified Bible) (Proverbs 22:3)

Expressed in the vernacular of our times; Write My message so simply (that no special skills are needed) that even a passer by can read and understand (remember) it without having to stop. And possibly exposing themselves or putting their loved ones in danger to receive this priceless kingdom knowledge.(Deuteronomy 29:29; Proverbs 27:12)

(Habakkuk 2:3) Trust and have confidence in the Lord that He is doing what is right and lean not to your own understanding on the matters before us.(Isaiah 46:10)

(Habakkuk 2:4) The [uncompromising] righteous man or women shall live by their faith and in faithfulness without fear.(1 Corinthians 16:13)

As we witness the almost daily unfolding of Bible prophecies on our little sphere, there are many among us who are asking these very same questions, in fear.
Tell them the plan and all the answers are in God's Word, now be joyful and of good courage as we hold a promise, from He who is more than able to keep it.
(2 Corinthians 4:1) 

In the Lord’s freedom a happy sheepdog standing…….......warrior on

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Jeffrey Johnson Supporter

What's the meaning of Habakkuk 2:2?

ESV: "And Jehovah answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run that readeth it."

Habakkuk 2:2 instructs the prophet to clearly document God's message of coming judgment and future deliverance, making it easily understandable, trustworthy, and actionable. The verse emphasises that God's plans are reliable and will come to pass at their appointed time. 

"Write the Vision": Records God's message, ensuring it is preserved, remembered, and acted upon, rather than forgotten.

"Make it Plain Upon Tables": God wanted the message to be simple and straightforward, not hidden, so that it could be easily read and understood.

"That He May Run That Readeth It": This means the message is so clear that whoever reads it can take it and spread the news, or, more broadly, use the information to guide their life and actions.

Context: After Habakkuk complained about injustice in Judah (chapter 1), God answered in Chapter 2 with a promise of judgment on the oppressors (Babylonians) and ultimate vindication for the righteous, requiring them to live by faith. 

For more in-depth study, you can explore the Habakkuk 2:2 Commentaries at Bible Hub or view the BibleProject guide to Habakkuk for a visual breakdown of the book's themes.

These verses remind us of the importance of having a clear vision and the faith to wait for its fulfilment patiently. 

Habakkuk 2:2-5, where God declared that in the face of difficulties and perplexities, the righteous live by faith. The righteous do not live by their power, knowledge, wealth, wine, or arrogance. The righteous make a lifestyle out of trusting God, no matter the circumstances.

Habakkuk 2:2-3 instructs the prophet to clearly record a divine vision, assuring that while its fulfilment may seem slow, it is appointed for a specific time, will not fail, and requires patient, faithful waiting. It encourages trusting God's perfect timing and promises, rather than being discouraged by delays. 

This passage encourages believers to rely on faith, as referenced in the subsequent verse, Habakkuk 2:4 ("the just shall live by faith"). It is often applied to mean writing down goals or visions from God, having faith in them, and trusting God's timing during difficult times. 

Wait for It: Even if the fulfilment seems slow or delayed to human observation, God promises it "will not lie" and "will surely come".

Patience and Trust: The verse encourages believers to "rest trustfully," moving from anxious questioning to patient expectation.

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