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Habakkuk
A prophet who questioned God about injustice and learned that 'the righteous shall live by faith'.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Archaeology — physical evidence · 1
Life, role & deeds
BibleHe questioned God over injustice and was answered that 'the righteous shall live by his faith' — words Paul would take up.
Habakkuk 2:4
Unknown authorUnknown author — Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)
ArchaeologyA verse-by-verse commentary on Habakkuk was among the first Dead Sea Scrolls found at Qumran — one of the oldest witnesses to the book.
The Habakkuk Pesher (1QpHab), one of the seven original scrolls found in Qumran Cave 1 (1947), now in the Shrine of the Book, Israel Museum, Jerusalem; editio princeps in Burrows, Trever & Brownlee (eds.), The Dead Sea Scrolls of St. Mark's Monastery, vol. 1 (ASOR, 1950)
Where in scripture
HabakkukIn their own words — 1 recorded saying
“How long, O Lord, will your ears be shut to my voice? I make an outcry to you about violent behaviour, but you do not send salvation.” — Habakkuk 1:2
Speaker attribution: Clear Bible MACULA (CC BY 4.0). Wording: Bible in Basic English (public domain).
In art
