Habakkuk 1:2-3 The Prophet Habakkuk's Complaint

2 Habakkuk’s Complaint
How long, O Lord, must I call for help,
but you do not listen?
Or cry out to you, “Violence!”
but you do not save?

3 Why do you make me look at injustice?
Why do you tolerate wrong?
Destruction and violence are before me;
there is strife, and conflict abounds.

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Meaning of Habakkuk 1:2-3

Habakkuk 1:2 encapsulates the prophet's raw lament and desperate plea for divine intervention amidst pervasive injustice and suffering. His cry, "How long, Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen?" resonates with every believer's struggle, reminding us to hold steadfast in faith, trusting God's timing and justice.

Cross References for Habakkuk 1:2-3

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