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“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory

of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea” (Habakkuk 2:14)

The framework of this text is written in a contrast format.
The ‘water and sea’ is placed in contrast with the ‘glory and

earth’. But the prophet Habakkuk utilizes this contrast in a
slightly un-certain way. If written in a proper contrast format,

the verse would appear to be like this.

“As the water covers the sea, the glory of the Lord will fill
the earth’.

But with a deeper observation, the verse states, “For the

earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the
Lord.” Why did prophet Habakkuk write in such a way? The

Holy Spirit gave an answer to my curiosity.

“David. The glory of the Lord has already filled the earth.
As the water covers the sea, the Glory of the Lord is already

covering the earth.”

A new understanding of God’s glory began to fall upon my
heart. Until now, I had been trying to pass on the glory of the

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