In this chapter we have an answer expected by the prophet, and returned by the spirit of god, to. Introduction chapter 1 ended with the prophet perplexed that god could use the wicked nation of babylon to judge an ungodly judah. The pulpit commentary states about the character of this book. Since he prophesied the coming babylonian army and its destruction of judah, he prophesied some time before that invasion. In the book habakkuk chapter two verse 2 question if i wanted to write the letter in verse to my prayer closet is the bathroom what i write a letter stick it in the bathroom or write a letter and put it in my bible or write a letter and put it up. Habakkuk 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Remember that habakkuk is a very unusual book because it is based. The name habakkuk means embracer, not in the romantic sense, but in a comforting sense and this is a great book of comfort. God replied that soldiers from babylon would attack these wicked rulers habakkuk 1. Habakkuk 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Notes to be considered in your bible study of the book of habakkuk. Firstly, habakkuk complained that the rulers of his country were wicked. Many think that habakkuk ministered sometime during the reign of king johoiakim, perhaps around the year 607 b. In verse 1, the writer, habakkuk, gives advice to himself that is useful to us all.
Habakkuk with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of habakkuk is the eighth book of the 12 minor prophets of the bible. The book is an interesting dialogue between habakkuk and the lord, about the evil he sees around him. We will return to the subject of his protests, but first let us pause for a wide angle look at the book of habakkuk. Habakkuk 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. By the end of the prophecy, this name becomes appropriate as the prophet clings to god r. This is telling habakkuk to write the very book we are reading here.
The opening words of chapter 3 are, a prayer of habakkuk, the prophet, set to victorious music,which leads some scholars to believe that chapter 3 was added by another. Key personalities are habakkuk and the babylonians. Title this prophetic book takes its name from its author and possibly means one who embraces 1. The book of habakkuk offers us a picture of a prideful people being humbled, while the righteous live by faith in god hab 2.
The first regarded how long the welldeserved punishment of the wicked would be delayed. He cries out in a night of despair as he sees violence, and god is doing nothing about it and, apparently, saying nothing. He said, i will stand on my guard post and station myself on the rampart. The first chapter of the book of habakkuk is dominated by the protests of the prophet. We are to be watchful in prayer, understanding that it is not only you who are. Habakkuk s first complaint how long, o lord, must i cry for help and you do not listen. Habakkuk 2 in this chapter we have an answer expected by the prophet habakkuk 2. It reminds us that while god may seem silent and uninvolved in our world, he always has a plan to deal with evil and always works out justice. The book of habakkuk is composed of two complaints or laments by habakkuk 1.
Habakkuk 1, rev bible and commentary matthew 1 rev. Habakkuk 2 commentary old testament matthew henry st. The book of habakkuk is a compilation of the prophets laments, not an accusation against israel and its sin or a message to the people on gods behalf like some of the other prophetic books. Neither did habakkuk like what god was doing or rather not doing, so far as the prophet could tell. This chapter and the previous one form a unit, which marvin sweeney sees as a report of a dialogue between the prophet and yhwh about the fate of.
The book of habakkuk is narrative history and displays prophetic oracle. Our study of each chapter of habakkuk will begin with quotes from a work of the writings called summary exposition of the prophets and psalms. We dont know much about the prophet habakkuk from any other book in the bible. Habakkuk 2 is the second chapter of the book of habakkuk in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Habakkuk 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. In this chapter we have an answer expected by the prophet v. Whilst praying the prayer of this prophet, o lord, revive thy work habakkuk 3. The book of habakkuk offers hope to people living in an. Book of habakkuk bible study chapter 2 woes against society. We primarily learn about habakkuk and the babylonians.
The book of daniel also refers to habakkuk in daniel 14. Chapters 3 and 33, standing as a sentinel upon the city walls, habakkuk prepared to wait for god. It is attributed to the prophet habakkuk, and was probably composed in the late 7th century bc. Habakkuk wrote it just before the fall of judah in the southern kingdom. In doing so it lists 5 woes against any nation or society that descends to the level that will. A commentary is added to each verse in which the incidents of the time of the jewish commentator are explained to be the fulfilment of habakkuk s prophecy. Instead, habakkuk questions gods goodness because he sees so much injustice, evil and tragedy in the world. As is true of the many other prophets, habakkuk is a short book.
This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet habakkuk, and is a part of the book of the twelve minor prophets. Habakkuk 1 habakkuk 2 habakkuk 3 in this chapter we have an answer expected by the prophet ver. But habakkuk had a problem with regard to the inherent justice of god who would use the wicked babylonians against a people. David guzik commentary on habakkuk 2 describes how god knows how to deal. The book of habakkuk starts out with habakkuk talking to god, but the dialogue goes back and forth, changing without warning, so the reader has to pay close attention to the context. I will keep watch to see what he will say to me, and what answer he will give to my complaint. Comfort in probably the most distressing problem that human beings have to face. This chapter begins with the salutation habakkuk 1. Habakkuk chapter 2 matthew henry complete commentary. And, habakkuk asks why cruel people seem to succeed. They know that with him is the residue of the spirit. While approaching the book of habakkuk, it will be informative to first see the varying time. Habakkuk 2 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible.
Habakkuk 1 nabre chapter 1 the oracle which habakkuk. Before his bold declaration of the truth of the gospel, martin luther was an. The 2nd chapter of habakkuk gives gods answer to these questions. In the end, habakkuk learns to rest in gods sovereign appointments and await his working in a spirit of worship. This is one of the greatest testimonies of faith in the bible. After this assurance, habakkuk breaks out with the beautiful psalm of praise to god contained in chapter 3 of habakkuk. This hebrew manuscript was written around 75 bc and contains the two first chapters of the book of habakkuk. Then comes the bold and courageous prophecy of the destruction of judah by the chaldeans habakkuk 1. Book of habakkuk bible study chapter 1 god is moving and judgment is coming book of habakkuk bible study chapter 2 the five woes against society book of habakkuk bible study chapter 3 the coming deliverer related studies book of joel bible study chapter 1 locusts, destruction, near and far. And so it comes to pass that in the season of declension in religion. Of the three chapters in the book, the first two are a dialog between yahweh and the prophet.
As this vision undoubtedly related to the destruction of the babylonish monarchy, which is plainly foretold from habakkuk 2. The book of habakkuk is narrative history, written by the prophet habakkuk. This chapter records gods answer to the second of habakkuk s two questions raised in hab. Habakkuk was a contemporary of jeremiah, who also warned that an invading country chaldea would serve as the divine instrument against judah compare habakkuk 1. The lord would revive his work among the people in the midst of the years of adversity. Habakkuk was a prophet to the southern kingdom of judah just before the exile, when their unrepentant sinfulness was at its height, around 625604 b. God would have both his law and his gospel plainly revealed to men, so that they might. Do not be afraid habakkuk the book of habakkuk easyenglish bible the problem of assyria nahum, habakkuk and zephaniah a commentary by gordon churchyard habakkuk s prayer habakkuk chapter 3 verses 1 to 6 and 17 to 19 a prayer from the bible for people with learning difficulties short outline of habakkuk. Habakkuk 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely.