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Habakkuk 1:1-2
American Standard Version
Habakkuk 1:1-2
American Standard Version
1 The [a]burden which Habakkuk the prophet did see.
2 O Jehovah, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear? I cry out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save.
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- Habakkuk 1:1 Or, oracle
Habakkuk 1:1-2
New International Version
Habakkuk 1:1-2
New International Version
1 The prophecy(A) that Habakkuk the prophet received.
Habakkuk’s Complaint
Habakkuk 1:1-2
New King James Version
Habakkuk 1:1-2
New King James Version
The Prophet Questions God’s Judgments
1 The [a]burden which the prophet Habakkuk saw.
The Prophet’s Question
2 O Lord, how long shall I cry,
(A)And You will not hear?
Even cry out to You, (B)“Violence!”
And You will (C)not save.
Footnotes
- Habakkuk 1:1 oracle, prophecy
Habakkuk 1:1-2
English Standard Version
Habakkuk 1:1-2
English Standard Version
1 (A)The oracle that Habakkuk the prophet saw.
Habakkuk's Complaint
2 O Lord, (B)how long shall I cry for help,
and you will not hear?
Or cry to you (C)“Violence!”
and you will not save?
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