Habakkuk 3:3-15
“God came from Teman, and the Holy One from mount Paran... His glory covered the heavens, and the earth was full of his praise. And his brightness was as the light... Thou wentest forth for the salvation of thy people, even for salvation with thine anointed.”
King James Version
Habakkuk's theophany — God marching forth in radiant glory for the salvation of His people 'with thine anointed' — a vision of divine deliverance.
Fulfillment References
Deuteronomy 33:2 Acts 4:27 Revelation 1:16 Psalm 18:7-15
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalGod who 'goes forth for salvation with thine anointed' is fulfilled in Jesus — the one God Himself the salvation and the Anointed (Acts 4:27).
JewishA psalm-theophany recalling Sinai and God's mighty acts, pleading for deliverance — read of God's saving intervention for His people.
CatholicGod's saving advent 'with His anointed,' read of the coming of Christ in salvation and glory.
ProtestantThe theophany of God's salvation 'with thine anointed' (mashiach) — often read of God's deliverance through the Messiah.
OrthodoxGod's glorious advent for the salvation of His people, fulfilled in Christ.
DispensationalAnticipates God's coming in glory with His Anointed, consummated at Christ's return.
AcademicAn archaic theophany hymn (Hab. 3 carries its own psalm superscription); scholars note its Sinai / divine-warrior imagery and likely liturgical use.
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