Hebrews 10:37-38
“For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.”
King James Version
Hebrews applies Habakkuk's promise — the Coming One will come and not delay — to urge persevering faith.
Fulfillment References
Habakkuk 2:3-4 Romans 1:17 James 5:7-8 Revelation 22:20
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalThe Coming One who 'will not tarry' is Jesus; the just live by faith in the one Lord, persevering until He comes.
JewishCites Habakkuk 2:3-4 ('the just shall live by his faith'); the awaited vision/coming is read of God's sure deliverance in its appointed time.
CatholicEncourages endurance: the Lord's coming is certain and timely; the righteous live by faith, not shrinking back.
ProtestantA great perseverance text pairing Habakkuk's 'the just shall live by faith' with the certainty of Christ's coming.
OrthodoxPatient faith awaits the Lord who comes in His appointed time, without drawing back.
DispensationalThe imminent, certain return of Christ motivating steadfast faith.
AcademicA midrashic use of Habakkuk 2:3-4 (LXX), applying the prophet's 'coming vision' to the awaited Christ.
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