Habakkuk
“For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.”
Habakkuk 2:3
Habakkuk 2:3 (KJV) speaks to waiting, God's timing, and patience in waiting — words set in Habakkuk, a prophet's honest dialogue with God. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.”
Psalms 130:5“But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.”
Romans 8:25“Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.”
James 5:7“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”
Psalms 62:5“I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.”
Psalms 40:1“Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.”
Psalms 33:20
Common questions
What does Habakkuk 2:3 mean?
In the King James Version, Habakkuk 2:3 reads: "For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry." The verse speaks to waiting, God's timing, and patience in waiting. 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 2:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry." is Habakkuk 2:3 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Habakkuk chapter 2.
What are some related Bible verses to Habakkuk 2:3?
Verses that sit beside Habakkuk 2:3 include Psalms 130:5, Romans 8:25, and James 5:7. Reading them alongside Habakkuk 2:3 deepens the theme of waiting.
How can I pray with Habakkuk 2:3?
Read Habakkuk 2:3 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.