7 I saw the tents of Cushan in distress, the dwellings of Midian in anguish.

Other Translations of Habakkuk 3:7

King James Version

7 I saw the tents of Cushan Cushan: or, Ethiopia in affliction: and the curtains of the land of Midian did tremble.

English Standard Version

7 I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction; the curtains of the land of Midian did tremble.

The Message

7 I saw everyone worried, in a panic: Old wilderness adversaries, Cushan and Midian, were terrified, hoping he wouldn't notice them.

New King James Version

7 I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction; The curtains of the land of Midian trembled.

New Living Translation

7 I see the people of Cushan in distress, and the nation of Midian trembling in terror.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Habakkuk 3:7

Commentary on Habakkuk 3:3-15

(Read Habakkuk 3:3-15)

God's people, when in distress, and ready to despair, seek help by considering the days of old, and the years of ancient times, and by pleading them with God in prayer. The resemblance between the Babylonish and Egyptian captivities, naturally presents itself to the mind, as well as the possibility of a like deliverance through the power of Jehovah. God appeared in his glory. All the powers of nature are shaken, and the course of nature changed, but all is for the salvation of God's own people. Even what seems least likely, shall be made to work for their salvation. Hereby is given a type and figure of the redemption of the world by Jesus Christ. It is for salvation with thine anointed. Joshua who led the armies of Israel, was a figure of Him whose name he bare, even Jesus, our Joshua. In all the salvations wrought for them, God looked upon Christ the Anointed, and brought deliverances to pass by him. All the wonders done for Israel of old, were nothing to that which was done when the Son of God suffered on the cross for the sins of his people. How glorious his resurrection and ascension! And how much more glorious will be his second coming, to put an end to all that opposes him, and all that causes suffering to his people!