Old Testament · Minor Prophets

Habakkuk

Written by Habakkuk. Written for People who pray, How long, O Lord?.

Big picture in three sentences

Habakkuk argues with God about violence and unfairness.

God tells him to write the vision down and wait for it.

The book ends with a choice to rejoice in God even if the fig tree does not bloom.

Habakkuk is a prophet who writes down his questions, not only his answers.

Key verse · Habakkuk 3:18

“yet I will rejoice in Yahweh. I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!”