en_tn/hab/01/05.md

Yahweh answers the prayer of Habakkuk.

Look at the nations and examine them

"Learn what is happening in other nations"

They...They...themselves

The Chaldean soldiers. God will raise up the Chaldean nation, and the Chaldeans' soldiers will invade Judah. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

the breadth of the land

This can mean 1) everywhere in Judah (see ULB) or 2) everywhere in the world (see UDB). (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole)

seize

take by force or steal from the rightful owners

dwellings

"houses"

proceed

"come"