Habakkuk · Chapter 3 · Strength

Habakkuk 3:19 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

For the day that asks more than you feel ready to give.

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Read in chapter context · Habakkuk 3

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"Yahweh, the Lord, is my strength. He makes my feet like deer’s feet, and enables me to go in high places. For the music director, on my stringed instruments."

KJV · King James Version

"The LORD3069 God136 is my strength2428, and he will make7760 my feet7272 like hinds'355 feet, and he will make me to walk1869 upon mine high places1116. To the chief singer5329 on my stringed instruments5058. stringed: Heb. Neginoth"

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses god, will, make, hinds', while the WEB renders these as yahweh, makes, deer, enables. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Habakkuk 3:19 in Habakkuk 3

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Habakkuk 3:19 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Habakkuk 3. Read the full chapter →

v.17 For though the fig tree doesn’t flourish, nor fruit be in the vines; the labor of the olive fails, the fields yield no food; the flocks are cut off from the fold, and there is no herd in the stalls:
v.18 yet I will rejoice in Yahweh. I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!
v.19 Yahweh, the Lord, is my strength. He makes my feet like deer’s feet, and enables me to go in high places. For the music director, on my stringed instruments.

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About the Book of Habakkuk

Testament: Old Testament
Genre: Minor prophet
Author: Habakkuk
Date written: c. 612–589 BC
Audience: Judah on the brink of exile
Chapters: 3

Habakkuk wrestled honestly with God: why does He tolerate evil? God's answer — "the righteous shall live by his faith" (2:4) — became the foundational text of Paul's gospel in Romans and Galatians. The book ends with one of the Bible's great affirmations of faith in scarcity (3:17-18).

Setting: Written as Babylon's threat loomed.

Key themes: justice · faith · sovereignty · patience · rejoicing

Read Habakkuk from the beginning →

Memorisation aid

How to memorise Habakkuk 3:19

Habakkuk 3:19 contains 29 words in 7 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

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Yahweh

Y
2

the Lord

TL
3

is my strength

IMS
4

He makes my feet like deer’s feet

HMMFLD
5

and enables me to go in high places

AEMTGI
6

For the music director

FTMD
7

on my stringed instruments.

OMSI

Frequently asked

FAQ about Habakkuk 3:19

What does Habakkuk 3:19 say?

Habakkuk 3:19 reads: "Yahweh, the Lord, is my strength. He makes my feet like deer’s feet, and enables me to go in high places. For the music director, on my stringed instruments." — from the Old Testament, Habakkuk (Minor prophet). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Habakkuk 3:19 in?

Habakkuk 3:19 is in the book of Habakkuk, traditionally attributed to Habakkuk and written around c. 612–589 BC. Habakkuk is minor prophet in the Old Testament, originally addressed to Judah on the brink of exile. Best known for "the righteous shall live by his faith".

What is Habakkuk 3:19 about?

Habakkuk 3:19 is primarily a Bible verse about Strength, with related themes including Gratitude. Within Habakkuk, Habakkuk wrestled honestly with God: why does He tolerate evil? God's answer — "the righteous shall live by his faith" (2:4) — became the foundational text of Paul's gospel in Romans and Galatians. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Habakkuk 3:19 in WEB and KJV?

Habakkuk 3:19 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Yahweh, the Lord, is my strength. He makes my feet like deer’s feet, and enables me to go in high places. For the music director, on my stringed instruments.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "The LORD3069 God136 is my strength2428, and he will make7760 my feet7272 like hinds'355 feet, and he will make me to walk1869 upon mine high places1116. To the chief singer5329 on my stringed instruments5058. stringed: Heb. Neginoth". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Habakkuk 3:19?

Habakkuk 3:19 is 29 words in the WEB translation (157 characters), broken into 7 clauses. It is a longer verse, often broken into smaller phrases for memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 9 seconds.

How can I memorise Habakkuk 3:19?

To memorise Habakkuk 3:19, split it into its 7 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Habakkuk 3:19 matter in Habakkuk?

How can I apply Habakkuk 3:19 today?

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