Habakkuk 1:1
New International Version
The prophecy that Habakkuk the prophet received.

New Living Translation
This is the message that the prophet Habakkuk received in a vision.

English Standard Version
The oracle that Habakkuk the prophet saw.

Berean Standard Bible
This is the burden that Habakkuk the prophet received in a vision:

King James Bible
The burden which Habakkuk the prophet did see.

New King James Version
The burden which the prophet Habakkuk saw.

New American Standard Bible
The pronouncement which Habakkuk the prophet saw:

NASB 1995
The oracle which Habakkuk the prophet saw.

NASB 1977
The oracle which Habakkuk the prophet saw.

Legacy Standard Bible
The oracle which Habakkuk the prophet beheld.

Amplified Bible
The oracle (a burdensome message—a pronouncement from God) which Habakkuk the prophet saw.

Christian Standard Bible
The pronouncement that the prophet Habakkuk saw.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The oracle that Habakkuk the prophet saw.

American Standard Version
The burden which Habakkuk the prophet did see.

Contemporary English Version
I am Habakkuk the prophet. And this is the message that the LORD gave me.

English Revised Version
The burden which Habakkuk the prophet did see.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The divine revelation that the prophet Habakkuk saw.

Good News Translation
This is the message that the LORD revealed to the prophet Habakkuk.

International Standard Version
The pronouncement that the prophet Habakkuk perceived.

Majority Standard Bible
This is the burden that Habakkuk the prophet received in a vision:

NET Bible
The following is the message which God revealed to Habakkuk the prophet:

New Heart English Bible
The oracle which Habakkuk the prophet saw.

Webster's Bible Translation
The burden which Habakkuk the prophet saw.

World English Bible
The revelation which Habakkuk the prophet saw.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The burden that Habakkuk the prophet has seen:

Young's Literal Translation
The burden that Habakkuk the prophet hath seen:

Smith's Literal Translation
The lifting up which Habbakuk the prophet saw.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The burden that Habacuc the prophet saw.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The burden that Habakkuk the prophet saw.

New American Bible
The oracle which Habakkuk the prophet received in a vision.

New Revised Standard Version
The oracle that the prophet Habakkuk saw.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
THE vision which Habakkuk the prophet saw:

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The vision that Khabaquq the Prophet saw
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
THE burden which Habakkuk the prophet did see.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The burden which the prophet Ambacum saw.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Habakkuk's Complaint
1This is the burden that Habakkuk the prophet received in a vision: 2How long, O LORD, must I call for help but You do not hear, or cry out to You, “Violence!” but You do not save?…

Cross References
Nahum 1:1
This is the burden against Nineveh, the book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite:

Zephaniah 1:1
This is the word of the LORD that came to Zephaniah son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of Hezekiah, in the days of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah:

Jeremiah 1:1-2
These are the words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests in Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin. / The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah in the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah,

Isaiah 1:1
This is the vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah son of Amoz saw during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.

Micah 1:1
This is the word of the LORD that came to Micah the Moreshite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah—what he saw regarding Samaria and Jerusalem:

Amos 1:1
These are the words of Amos, who was among the sheepherders of Tekoa—what he saw concerning Israel two years before the earthquake, in the days when Uzziah was king of Judah and Jeroboam son of Jehoash was king of Israel.

Hosea 1:1
This is the word of the LORD that came to Hosea son of Beeri in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and of Jeroboam son of Jehoash, king of Israel.

Joel 1:1
This is the word of the LORD that came to Joel son of Pethuel:

Obadiah 1:1
This is the vision of Obadiah: This is what the Lord GOD says about Edom—We have heard a message from the LORD; an envoy has been sent among the nations to say, “Rise up, and let us go to battle against her!”—

Malachi 1:1
This is the burden of the word of the LORD to Israel through Malachi:

Acts 13:40-41
Watch out, then, that what was spoken by the prophets does not happen to you: / ‘Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish! For I am doing a work in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.’”

Romans 1:17
For the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”

Hebrews 10:37-38
For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay. / But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.”

Galatians 3:11
Now it is clear that no one is justified before God by the law, because, “The righteous will live by faith.”

2 Peter 1:20-21
Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation. / For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.


Treasury of Scripture

The burden which Habakkuk the prophet did see.

Isaiah 22:1
The burden of the valley of vision. What aileth thee now, that thou art wholly gone up to the housetops?

Nahum 1:1
The burden of Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.

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Habakkuk 1
1. Unto Habakkuk, complaining of the iniquity of the land,
5. is shown the fearful vengeance by the Chaldeans.
12. He complains that vengeance should be executed by them who are far worse.














This is the burden
The term "burden" often refers to a prophetic message that carries a weighty or heavy significance, typically involving judgment or a call to repentance. In the context of the Old Testament, a burden is a divine revelation that the prophet is compelled to deliver, often concerning the sins of the people and the impending consequences. This aligns with other prophetic books where similar language is used, such as in Isaiah 13:1 and Malachi 1:1, indicating a message of serious import.

that Habakkuk the prophet
Habakkuk is identified as a prophet, a role that involves being a spokesperson for God. Prophets in the Old Testament were chosen by God to deliver His messages to the people, often calling them back to faithfulness and warning of future events. Little is known about Habakkuk's personal life, but his role as a prophet places him within the tradition of those who intercede for the people and seek to understand God's will. His name, possibly meaning "embrace" or "wrestle," may reflect his struggle with understanding God's ways, a theme evident in the book.

received in a vision:
The mention of a vision indicates that the message was revealed to Habakkuk through a supernatural experience, a common method of divine communication in the Bible. Visions often involve symbolic imagery and require interpretation, as seen in the experiences of other prophets like Daniel and Ezekiel. This mode of revelation underscores the divine origin of the message and the authority of the prophet to speak on behalf of God. The vision sets the stage for the dialogue between Habakkuk and God, where the prophet questions and seeks understanding of God's justice and plans.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Habakkuk
A prophet in the Old Testament, Habakkuk is known for his dialogue with God concerning the justice and righteousness of His actions. His name may mean "embrace" or "wrestle," reflecting his struggle with understanding God's ways.

2. Oracle
The term "oracle" (Hebrew: "massa") refers to a burden or a message from God. It indicates a divine revelation that the prophet is tasked with delivering.

3. Prophecy
The book of Habakkuk is a prophetic text, where the prophet engages in a conversation with God, questioning and seeking understanding of God's plans.
Teaching Points
Understanding God's Timing
Habakkuk's oracle reminds us that God's timing and methods may not align with our expectations. We are called to trust in His sovereignty even when we do not understand His plans.

The Role of a Prophet
Prophets are chosen to deliver God's messages, often carrying a heavy burden. This highlights the importance of faithfulness and courage in sharing God's truth, regardless of the reception.

Engaging with God in Prayer
Habakkuk's dialogue with God encourages believers to bring their questions and doubts to God in prayer, trusting that He is willing to engage with us and provide understanding.

The Weight of God's Message
The term "oracle" signifies the seriousness of God's word. As believers, we should approach Scripture with reverence and a readiness to respond to its teachings.(1-4) Habakkuk complains of the apparent triumph of wickedness among his countrymen.

(1) The prophet.--This title (han-nabi) is applied only to Habakkuk, Haggai, and Zechariah. In the later historical books it is used to designate the members of those prophetical colleges which were founded by Samuel, and kept up, at all events, till the time of Elisha. It is uncertain whether in these three minor prophets it has a similar force, or merely, as in the Pentateuch, indicates a chosen minister whom God inspires to reveal His will. On the term burden, or sentence, see Isaiah 13:1.

Verse 1. - § 1. The inscription of the book. The burden (see note on Nahum 1:1). The prophet (Habakkuk 3:1). This title, which is added in the inscriptions only to the names of Haggai and Zechariah, and cursorily to that of Jeremiah (46, 47, 50.), implies that he exercised the practical office of prophet, and was well known; and, as Pusey thinks, Habakkuk appended it here on account of the form in which his prophecy is cast, as being addressed almost entirely to God or the Chaldeans, not to his own people. Did see. In prophetic vision (see note on Amos 1:1).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
[This is] the oracle
הַמַּשָׂא֙‪‬‪‬ (ham·maś·śā)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4853: A burden, tribute, porterage, an utterance, chiefly a, doom, singing, mental, desire

that
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

Habakkuk
חֲבַקּ֖וּק (ḥă·ḇaq·qūq)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2265: Habakkuk -- a Hebrew prophet

the prophet
הַנָּבִֽיא׃ (han·nā·ḇî)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet

received in a vision:
חָזָ֔ה (ḥā·zāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2372: To gaze at, to perceive, contemplate, to have a, vision of


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