Habakkuk
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9.9
- proper noun
- /həˈbækək/
- Literature
- But then God reveals something to Habakkuk.
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Though written in a different time and culture, Habakkuk's words of faith in his barren wasteland are words of faith to us today, whatever our circumstances.
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Instead of wrestling with God over why He has allowed such devastation to take place, Habakkuk takes joy in God.
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And as it was in the days of Habakkuk, so it is today.
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We know very little about Habakkuk, but he opens his writing with these questions:
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One of the prophets of that day was a man named Habakkuk.
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Not only is it a book of stern warning about evil and difficult times ahead for all, but more importantly, Habakkuk's words remind believers to hold fast to their trust in a faithful God.
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The Book of Habakkuk contains powerful messages of faith and judgment.
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Many people turn to the teachings of Habakkuk for guidance during difficult times.
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In the Bible, Habakkuk addresses the challenges faced by the people of Judah during a tumultuous period.
Compounds
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A short book in the Old Testament that contains messages from the prophet Habakkuk
Surface Forms
Etymology
Habakkuk is a Hebrew name likely from the root ḥ-b-q, which means 'embrace' or 'to hold close'. A helpful image is the prophet 'holding' or 'embracing' a message from God, which explains why the name fits his role.