Old Testament
Book of Habakkuk
Habakkuk asks why God allows injustice, and is told Babylon is coming. He wrestles with the answer and ends with a song of trust even when everything seems lost.
At a glance
Habakkuk key facts
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Chapters
- 3
- Author
- Habakkuk
- When it was written
- Around 609 to 598 BC
- Main theme
- Bringing hard questions to God and trusting him anyway
- Key verse
- Habakkuk 2:4
Summary
What is Habakkuk about?
Habakkuk asks why God allows injustice, and is told Babylon is coming. He wrestles with the answer and ends with a song of trust even when everything seems lost.
Key verse
A key verse in Habakkuk
“Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.”
3 chapters
Habakkuk chapters
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Questions
Habakkuk: common questions
Who wrote the book of Habakkuk?
Habakkuk.
When was Habakkuk written?
Around 609 to 598 BC.
What is the book of Habakkuk about?
Habakkuk asks why God allows injustice, and is told Babylon is coming. He wrestles with the answer and ends with a song of trust even when everything seems lost.
How many chapters are in Habakkuk?
Habakkuk has 3 chapters, in the Old Testament.
What is a key verse in Habakkuk?
Habakkuk 2:4: “Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.” (KJV).
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