Habakkuk 1:2 cpdv — How long, O Lord, shall I cry out, and you will not heed? Shall I shout to you while suffering violence, and you will n…

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"How long, O Lord, shall I cry out, and you will not heed? Shall I shout to you while suffering violence, and you will not save? "

— Habakkuk 1:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Habakkuk 1 — Context

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The burden that Habakkuk the prophet saw.

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How long, O Lord, shall I cry out, and you will not heed? Shall I shout to you while suffering violence, and you will not save?

3

Why have you revealed to me iniquity and hardship, to see plunder and injustice opposite me? And there has been judgment, but the opposition is more powerful.

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Because of this, the law has been torn apart, and judgment does not persevere to its conclusion. For the impious prevail against the just. Because of this, a perverse judgment is issued.

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Gaze among the nations, and see. Admire, and be astounded. For a work has been done in your days, which no one will believe when it is told.

Habakkuk 1:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Habakkuk 1:2 say?
Habakkuk 1:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “How long, O Lord, shall I cry out, and you will not heed? Shall I shout to you while suffering violence, and you will not save? ”
Where is Habakkuk 1:2 in the Bible?
Habakkuk 1:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Habakkuk, chapter 1, verse 2.
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 1:2.
What translation should I read Habakkuk 1:2 in?
Habakkuk 1:2 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 1:2?
Habakkuk 1:2 reads (CPDV): “How long, O Lord, shall I cry out, and you will not heed? Shall I shout to you while suffering violence, and you will not save? ” 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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