KJV ORIGINAL
They are terrible and dreadful: their judgment and their dignity shall proceed of themselves.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They're absolutely terrifying and ruthless, they make their own rules and answer to no one but themselves.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Some people are so powerful they become a law unto themselves, and that's genuinely scary.
📚 Historical Context
Habakkuk was a prophet in Judah around the 7th century BC, during a time of moral decay and injustice in the nation. God revealed to him that He would use the Babylonians, a fierce and ruthless empire rising in power, as an instrument of judgment against Judah's sins. The Babylonians were known for their terrifying military strength and self-assured authority, believing their power came from their own might rather than divine will.
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