Habakkuk
“But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.”
Habakkuk 2:20
Habakkuk 2:20 (KJV) speaks to reverence, stillness, and awe of God — words set in Habakkuk, a prophet's honest dialogue with God. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.”
Psalms 33:8“Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.”
Psalms 24:10“There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.”
1 Samuel 2:2“Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.”
1 Chronicles 16:29“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
Proverbs 1:7“O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.”
Psalms 95:6
Common questions
What does Habakkuk 2:20 mean?
In the King James Version, Habakkuk 2:20 reads: "But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him." The verse speaks to reverence, stillness, and awe of God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Habakkuk 2 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Habakkuk 2:20 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him." is Habakkuk 2:20 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Habakkuk chapter 2.
What are some related Bible verses to Habakkuk 2:20?
Verses that sit beside Habakkuk 2:20 include Psalms 33:8, Psalms 24:10, and 1 Samuel 2:2. Reading them alongside Habakkuk 2:20 deepens the theme of reverence.
How can I pray with Habakkuk 2:20?
Read Habakkuk 2:20 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.