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Habakkuk 1

Habakkuk 1:2

Habakkuk’s First Complaint · Habakkuk 1:1–4
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Translations

Modern
How long, O LORD, must I call for help but You do not hear, or cry out to You, “Violence!” but You do not save?
Traditional
O Lord, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! even cry out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save!
Literal
Until when, O YHWH, will I cry out, and you will not hear? I cry out to You, “Violence!” And will you not save?
Latin
Usquequo, Domine, clamabo, et non exaudies? vociferabor ad te, vim patiens, et non salvabis?

Original

Hebrew
English
How long, O LORD, must I call for help but You do not hear, or cry out to You, “Violence!” but You do not save?

Notes

Habakkuk 1:2

I call for help but You do not hear: The call and answer theme in Scripture often shows the speaker's trust in God as a refuge or guide (see Psalm 102:1–2). It also indicates a close relationship between the believer and God (Psalm 145:18; Isaiah 65:24).

Habakkuk 1:2–4

To Habakkuk, God seemed unconcerned about the evil spread throughout society in Judah (Habakkuk 1:3–4). God also seemed silent when Habakkuk complained about this evil (1:2).

Theme notes and profiles

Human Confusion and God’s Purpose

Events

Glossary

Book of Habakkuk

Topics

Christian Minister: Discouragements of God: Longsuffering of God: Providence of, Mysterious and Misinterpreted Prayer: Answer To, Delayed Prayer: Habakkuk Prayer: Importunity In Private Prayer: Habakkuk Punishment: Delayed Questioning God Religious Zeal: Exemplified