Habakkuk
A prophet who dares to question God: Why do the wicked prosper? Why does God use Babylon, an even more wicked nation, to punish Judah? God's answer — 'the just shall live by faith' — becomes a cornerstone of Christian theology.
Author: Habakkuk · Written: c. 605-600 BC
🎯Key Themes
⭐Famous Verses
Habakkuk 2:4
“The just one, because of his faith, shall live.”
Habakkuk 3:17-18
“Though the fig tree does not blossom and no fruit appears on the vine, yet I will rejoice in the LORD and exult in my saving God.”
📝Summary & Overview
Habakkuk engages in a dialogue with God, questioning why evil goes unpunished. God responds that He is raising up Babylon as His instrument of judgment — which raises a deeper question: How can God use the wicked? God's answer: 'The just shall live by faith' (2:4) — quoted by Paul in Romans 1:17 and Galatians 3:11. The book closes with one of the most beautiful hymns in Scripture: even if everything fails, 'I will rejoice in the LORD.'
📚Book Details
Author
Habakkuk
Written
c. 605-600 BC
Testament
Old Testament
Category
Minor Prophets
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