Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
When he answered, the LORD told me: "Write out the revelation, engraving it clearly on the tablets, so that a courier may run with it.
New American Standard Bible
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And inscribe it on tablets,
That
King James Version
And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.
Holman Bible
The Lord answered me:
clearly inscribe it on tablets
so one may easily read it.
A Conservative Version
And LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run who reads it.
American Standard Version
And Jehovah answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run that readeth it.
Amplified
Then the Lord answered me and said,
“Write the vision
And engrave it plainly on [clay] tablets
So that the one who reads it will run.
Bible in Basic English
And the Lord gave me an answer, and said, Put the vision in writing and make it clear on stones, so that the reader may go quickly.
Darby Translation
And Jehovah answered me and said, Write the vision, and engrave it upon tablets, that he may run that readeth it.
Julia Smith Translation
And Jehovah will answer me and say, Write the vision, and grave upon the tablets, so that he shall run reading in it
King James 2000
And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, so he may run that reads it.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Yahweh answered me and said, "Write [the] vision and make [it] plain on the tablet so that {it might be read quickly}.
Modern King James verseion
And Jehovah answered me and said, Write the vision, and make it plain on the tablets, that he who reads it may run.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But the LORD answered me, and said, "Write the vision plainly upon thy tables, that whoso cometh by, may read it:
NET Bible
The Lord responded: "Write down this message! Record it legibly on tablets, so the one who announces it may read it easily.
New Heart English Bible
The LORD answered me, "Write the vision, and make it plain on tablets, that he who runs may read it.
The Emphasized Bible
Then Yahweh answered me, and said, Write the vision, Yea, make it plain on tablets, that one may swiftly read it;
Webster
And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.
World English Bible
Yahweh answered me, "Write the vision, and make it plain on tablets, that he who runs may read it.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Jehovah answereth me and saith: 'Write a vision, and explain on the tables, That he may run who is reading it.
Themes
Predestination » The lord predestining
Prophets » Predictions of » Written on tables and fixed up in some public place
Topics
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Habakkuk 2:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
God's Second Answer
1 "I will stand at my guard post and station myself on a tower. I will wait and see what the LORD will say about me and what I will answer when he reprimands me." 2 When he answered, the LORD told me: "Write out the revelation, engraving it clearly on the tablets, so that a courier may run with it. 3 For the revelation pertains to an appointed time it speaks truthfully about the end. Though it delays, wait for it, because it will surely come about it will not be late!
Names
Cross References
Isaiah 30:8
"Go now, and write it down on a tablet in their presence, inscribing it in a book, so that for times to come it may be an everlasting witness.
Deuteronomy 27:8
Inscribe on the stones plainly and distinctly all the words of this Law."
Deuteronomy 31:19
"Now write this song and teach it to the Israelis. Put this song in their very mouths, so that it will be a witness for me against the Israelis,
Deuteronomy 31:22
So Moses wrote the song that very day and taught it to the Israelis.
Isaiah 8:1
The LORD also told me, "Take a large tablet and write on it with a stylus pen, "For Maher-shalal-hash-baz'.
Jeremiah 36:2-4
"Take a scroll and write on it all the words that I've spoken to you about Israel, about Judah, and about all the nations, since I first spoke to you in the time of Josiah until the present time.
Jeremiah 36:27-32
This message from the LORD came to Jeremiah after the king burned the scroll containing the words that Baruch had written at Jeremiah's dictation:
Daniel 12:4
Now as for you, Daniel, roll up your scroll and seal your words until the time of the end. Many will rush around, while knowledge increases.'"
Revelation 1:18-19
the living one. I was dead but look! I am alive forever and ever! I have the keys of Death and Hades.
Revelation 14:13
I heard a voice from heaven say, "Write this: How blessed are the dead, that is, those who die in the Lord from now on!" "Yes," says the Spirit. "Let them rest from their labors, for their actions follow them."
Revelation 19:9
Then the angel told me, "Write this: "How blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the lamb!'" He also told me, "These are the true words of God."
Revelation 21:5-8
The one sitting on the throne said, "See, I am making all things new!" He said, "Write this: "These words are trustworthy and true.'"
John 11:28-29
When she had said this, she went away and called her sister Mary and told her privately, "The Teacher is here and is calling for you!"
1 Corinthians 14:19
But in church I would rather speak five words with my mind to instruct others than 10,000 words in a foreign language.
2 Corinthians 3:12
Therefore, since we have such a hope, we speak very boldly,