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Habakkuk 1:2

Habakkuk 1:1 web — The oracle which Habakkuk the prophet saw.

World English Bible

"The oracle which Habakkuk the prophet saw."

— Habakkuk 1:1, World English Bible

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Habakkuk 1 — Context

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The oracle which Habakkuk the prophet saw.

2

Yahweh, how long will I cry, and you will not hear? I cry out to you "Violence!" and will you not save?

3

Why do you show me iniquity, and look at perversity? For destruction and violence are before me. There is strife, and contention rises up.

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Therefore the law is paralyzed, and justice never goes forth; for the wicked surround the righteous; therefore justice goes forth perverted.

Habakkuk 1:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Habakkuk 1:1 say?
Habakkuk 1:1 in the World English Bible reads: “The oracle which Habakkuk the prophet saw.”
Where is Habakkuk 1:1 in the Bible?
Habakkuk 1:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Habakkuk, chapter 1, verse 1.
Who wrote Habakkuk?
Habakkuk is traditionally attributed to Habakkuk. It was written c. 612–589 BC.
What is the book of Habakkuk about?
Habakkuk dares to argue with God about injustice — and God answers. The prophet learns that the just shall live by faith, and the book ends with one of Scripture's great hymns of trust: "yet I will rejoice in the LORD."
What are the major themes of Habakkuk?
Habakkuk explores themes including Faith, Justice, Trust, Sovereignty, Joy in Trial. These themes shape the meaning and context of Habakkuk 1:1.
What translation should I read Habakkuk 1:1 in?
Habakkuk 1:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Habakkuk 1:1?
Habakkuk 1:1 reads (WEB): “The oracle which Habakkuk the prophet saw.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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