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Berean Standard Bible

“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.”

Habakkuk 2:14

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Habakkuk 2 contains five woes against Babylon for its greed, violence and idolatry. Babylon was building a glorious empire through bloodshed and exploitation.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.

World English Bible (WEB)

For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of Yahweh’s glory, as the waters cover the sea.

King James Version (KJV)

For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of Jehovah, as the waters cover the sea.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For the earth will be full of the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the sea is covered by the waters.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque la tierra será llena de conocimiento de la gloria de Jehová, como las aguas cubren la mar.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Viene el día en que la tierra será llena del conocimiento de la fama del Señor, así como las aguas cubren los mares.

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