Habakkuk
3 chapters · Old Testament · Berean Standard Bible
A prophet who argues with God — "How long will you let this go on?" God’s answer doesn’t make it easier, but Habakkuk decides to trust anyway.
Chapters
Habakkuk boldly questions God: Why do you tolerate injustice in Judah? God's shocking answer: He is raising up the Babylonians to punish them. Habakkuk protests again — how can a holy God use a more wicked nation to judge a less wicked one?
Habakkuk waits on his watchtower for God's answer. It comes: the vision awaits its appointed time — wait for it. The righteous shall live by faith — a verse that shapes Paul's entire theology. Five woes follow against the arrogant oppressor. The earth will be filled with knowledge of God's glory as waters cover the sea.
Habakkuk's magnificent prayer-psalm: God marches from Teman in cosmic power — mountains shatter, the deep roars, sun and moon stand still. Then the stunning confession: Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes, no olives, no cattle — yet I will rejoice in the Lord. Pure faith despite circumstances.
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