For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.
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Verse 14 is found in chapter 2 of Habakkuk. The city built with blood represents a civilization constructed upon exploitation and violence. In contrast appears a universal declaration: the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord. Human empire is temporary; divine glory has universal reach.
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Denn die Erde wird voll werden von Erkenntnis der Ehre des HERRN, wie Wasser das Meer bedeckt.
Porque la tierra será llena de conocimiento de la gloria de Jehová, como las aguas cubren la mar.
Porque la tierra se llenará del conocimiento de la gloria de Jehová, como las aguas cubren el mar.
Car la terre sera remplie de la connaissance de la gloire de l'Eternel, Comme le fond de la mer par les eaux qui le couvrent.
Conciossiachè la terra abbia da esser ripiena della gloria del Signore, siccome le acque coprono il fondo del mare; acciocchè quella sia riconosciuta
Porque a terra se encherá do conhecimento da glória do SENHOR, como as águas cobrem o mar.
全地都必認識耶和華的榮耀, 好像水充滿海洋一般。
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