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The Syntax of Glory Overflowing: A Grammatical Vision in Habakkuk 2:14

כִּ֚י תִּמָּלֵ֣א הָאָ֔רֶץ לָדַ֖עַת אֶת־כְּבֹ֣וד יְהוָ֑ה כַּמַּ֖יִם יְכַסּ֥וּ עַל־יָֽם: (Habakkuk 2:14) For the earth shall be filled to know the glory of Yahweh as the waters cover over the sea. Overview: Syntax as Prophetic Fulfillment Habakkuk 2:14 delivers a breathtaking vision of divine glory flooding the earth. The verse’s structure combines prophetic perfects, infinitives of purpose, and vivid similes to describe a universal revelation of YHWH’s presence. The syntax is both expansive and precise—mirroring the subject it conveys. Clause Structure: One Vision, Two Clauses The verse consists of two coordinated clauses: 1.… Learn Hebrew
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