Habakkuk: Summary & Key Themes

The Book of Habakkuk at a glance, before you read it.

Written by	Habakkuk
Written for	Judah
Type	Minor prophet
Chapters	3
Position	Book 35 of 66 · book 35 of the Old Testament

Summary

Habakkuk questions God about injustice and Babylon, waits for an answer, and ends rejoicing in God even if everything fails.

Main themes

honest questions
living by faith
joy in God

Key verse

Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.

Habakkuk 2:4 (KJV)

How to read Habakkuk

Read it in one sitting first; it is short enough. Ask three questions as you go: what did this mean to the first readers, what does it show about God, and what does it ask of me?

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