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Why does a righteous and sovereign God tolerate wrongdoing? How are the divine attributes reconciled with the triumph of the godless? Why do the wicked prosper and rule over the righteous? Why does God raise up ruthless and impetuous nations to execute judgment on his own people? These are some of the questions that perplexed Habakkuk, challenged his faith, and caused him to question God’s...

The LORD’s answer (2:2–2:20) This is the LORD’s second response to the prophet’s expostulations. It is in the form of a vision (‘revelation’) and includes an introduction (vv. 2–3), indicating the importance and immutability of the decrees announced; a summary of the Babylonians’ arrogance and greed (vv. 4–5); and five woes (songs) that taunt the aggressors (vv. 6–20). The whole section is cast as a judicial procedure, alternating between accusation and announcement of judgement. This is most apparent
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