Old Testament
Habakkuk
A prophet questions God about evil and learns to trust despite circumstances.
3 chapters
Chapters
Habakkuk 1
Habakkuk protests God's inaction against injustice, questioning why He shows him so much evil. God responds by announcing His plan to use the Chaldeans, a fierce and powerful nation, to punish Judah for its sins. Habakkuk is skeptical, asking if God is truly just if He uses such a wicked people for judgment.
Habakkuk 2
Habakkuk protests God's inaction against injustice, but God responds by telling Habakkuk to write down the vision and wait for its fulfillment. The chapter then turns to condemn those who accumulate wealth through violence and oppression, warning them of impending judgment. It concludes with a call for reverence before God.
Habakkuk 3
Habakkuk prays for God's intervention in the midst of turmoil, recalling a vision of God's glory descending from heaven with divine power and judgment. He describes God's wrath against nations and his protection of Israel. Habakkuk expresses faith despite uncertainty about the future, affirming that he will rejoice in God's salvation regardless of circumstances.