Habakkuk 3:11
Sun and moon stood still
What it says
Sun and moon stand still at the flashing of God's weapons.
What it is doing
This verse presents even the heavens as subject to the divine warrior.
In context
1This is a prayer of Habakkuk the prophet, according to Shigionoth: 2O LORD, I have heard the report of You; 3God came from Teman, 4His radiance was like the sunlight; 5Plague went before Him, 6He stood and measured the earth; 7I saw the tents of Cushan in distress; 8Were You angry at the rivers, O LORD? 9You brandished Your bow; 10The mountains saw You and quaked; 11Sun and moon stood still 12You marched across the earth with fury; 13You went forth for the salvation of Your people, 14With his own spear You pierced his head, 15You trampled the sea with Your horses, 16I heard and trembled within;