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# God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran
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Teman and Mount Paran were both located south of Judah. Habakkuk speaks of God coming to Judah from the direction of Mount Sinai.
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# His glory covered the heavens
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"His splendor covered the sky." Here the word "glory" refers to the bright light that biblical writers often associate with God's presence.
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# covered
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Possible meanings are 1) concealed, hid to keep people from seeing, or 2) clothed gloriously, as beautiful clothes add glory to the person who wears them.
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# the earth was full of his praise
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"the earth was full of his glory"
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