Habakkuk 2:16 meaning and explanation

You will be filled with shame instead of glory. You too must drink and expose your uncircumcision! The cup in the LORD’s right hand will come around to you, and utter disgrace will cover your glory.

Habakkuk 2:16, Berean Standard Bible

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God answers Habakkuk's complaint against Babylon with a taunt song, and verse 16 is the fourth woe. Babylon gave neighbors wine to make them drunk and expose their nakedness, shaming them.

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