Habakkuk 3:18

Despite every loss, Habakkuk declares he will rejoice in the Lord and be joyful in the God of his salvation. It is a triumphant confession of faith that finds its joy in God alone.

Cross-references · 26

• Job 13:15Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face.
• Mic 7:7But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.
• Phil 4:4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
• Isa 61:10I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
• Isa 12:2Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
• Rom 5:2–3through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
• Ps 25:5Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.
• Ps 46:1–5For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
• Luke 1:46–47Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,
• 1 Pet 1:8Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
• Ps 118:14–15The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.
• Exod 15:2The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him.
• 1 Sam 2:1At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD in whom my horn is exalted. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation.
• Ps 27:1Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?
• 1 Pet 4:12–13Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.
• Ps 97:12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.
• Luke 2:30For my eyes have seen Your salvation,
• Ps 85:6Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?
• Ps 33:1Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him.
• Jas 1:2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
• Isa 41:16You will winnow them, and a wind will carry them away; a gale will scatter them. But you will rejoice in the LORD; you will glory in the Holy One of Israel.
• Ps 149:2Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.
• Jas 1:9–10The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.
• Ps 104:34May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD.
• Zech 10:7Ephraim will be like a mighty man, and their hearts will be glad as with wine. Their children will see it and be joyful; their hearts will rejoice in the LORD.
• Deut 12:18Instead, you must eat them in the presence of the LORD your God at the place the LORD your God will choose—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates. Rejoice before the LORD your God in all you do,

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