Habakkuk 2:1 (WEB)
I will stand at my watch and set myself on the ramparts, and will look out to see what he will say to me, and what I will answer concerning my complaint.
Fathers and councils · 5
John Cassian
- John Cassian, Conferences XVIII–XXIV XXIV.4Conference XXIV
“Everyone therefore who constantly perseveres in this watchfulness will effectually fulfil what is very plainly expressed by the prophet Habakkuk: “I will stand upon my watch, and ascend upon the rock, and will look out to see what He shall say to me, and what I may answer to Him that reproveth me.”” — editor's note: Hab. ii. 1. (LXX.).
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Gregory of Nazianzus
- Gregory of Nazianzus, Letters Letter 152To Theodore, Bishop of Tyana
“It is time for me to use these words of Scripture, To whom shall I cry when I am wronged?” — editor's note: Hab. ii. 1.
Read the whole comment “I will be first to do so, as I have made my report to my people from on high, and performed the duty of a watcher.” — editor's note: Ib. xxi. 6; lxii. 6; Habak. ii. 1.
Read the whole comment“I. I will stand upon my watch, saith the venerable Habakkuk; and I will take my post beside him today on the authority and observation which was given me of the Spirit; and I will look forth, and will observe what shall be said to me.” — editor's note: Hab. ii. 1.
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Jerome
“Habakkuk, like a strong and unyielding wrestler, stands upon his watch and sets his foot upon the tower that he may contemplate Christ upon the cross and say “His glory covered the heavens and the earth was full of his praise.” — editor's note: Hab. ii. 1.
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