The Book of Habakkuk — Hard Bible Trivia Flashcards

#1

In Habakkuk 1:5-6, what does God say He will do that will cause people to marvel and wonder, even when told about it?

📖 Habakkuk 1:5-6

#2

What complaint does Habakkuk initially raise to God in Habakkuk 1:2-3?

📖 Habakkuk 1:2-3

#3

According to Habakkuk 2:4, what will the righteous live by?

📖 Habakkuk 2:4

#4

In Habakkuk 2:6-20, God pronounces woes against the Chaldeans. How many woes or taunt songs does Habakkuk record?

📖 Habakkuk 2:6-20

#5

What does Habakkuk's prayer in chapter 3 primarily express after God's revelation?

📖 Habakkuk 3:16-19

#6

In Habakkuk 2:14, what does God say will fill the earth?

📖 Habakkuk 2:14

#7

What specific title or designation does Habakkuk give himself at the beginning of his book in Habakkuk 1:1?

📖 Habakkuk 1:1

#8

According to Habakkuk 1:13, why does God say He cannot tolerate or look upon evildoers?

📖 Habakkuk 1:13

#2

That he cries out about violence, but God does not save or hear him

Habakkuk's opening complaint is that he cries out to God about violence and injustice, but God does not seem to listen or provide salvation (Habakkuk 1:2-3, NIV).

Habakkuk 1:2-3

#1

Raise up the Chaldeans as a bitter and hasty nation

God tells Habakkuk He is raising up the Chaldeans (Babylonians) as His instrument of judgment, which would be so astounding that people would not believe it even when told (Habakkuk 1:5-6, NIV).

Habakkuk 1:5-6

#4

Five

Habakkuk records five woes pronounced against the Chaldeans: the woe against plunder, against greed, against building with bloodshed, against getting neighbors drunk, and against idolatry (Habakkuk 2:6-20, NIV).

Habakkuk 2:6-20

#3

Their faith or faithfulness

Habakkuk 2:4 declares that 'the righteous will live by his faith' (NIV), a verse later quoted in the New Testament and foundational to Protestant theology.

Habakkuk 2:4

#6

The knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea

Habakkuk 2:14 states that 'the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea' (NIV), a vision of universal recognition of God's greatness.

Habakkuk 2:14

#5

Fear of what God will do, but trust in God's salvation and redemption

In Habakkuk 3, the prophet expresses trembling and fear at God's judgment, yet concludes with unwavering trust and joy in God's salvation, declaring his faith despite coming hardship (Habakkuk 3:16-19, NIV).

Habakkuk 3:16-19

#8

Because His eyes are too pure to approve of evil and He cannot tolerate wrong

Habakkuk 1:13 declares that God's eyes are 'too pure to approve of evil' and He 'cannot tolerate wrong' (NIV), expressing God's absolute holiness and justice.

Habakkuk 1:13

#7

The prophet Habakkuk

Habakkuk identifies himself as 'the prophet Habakkuk' in the opening verse of his book (Habakkuk 1:1, NIV), establishing his role and authority for the prophecy that follows.

Habakkuk 1:1

#9

In Habakkuk 2:1, what does the prophet say he will do to await God's response?

📖 Habakkuk 2:1

#10

What historical context is most likely for Habakkuk's ministry based on his references to the Chaldeans?

📖 Habakkuk 1:5-6

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#10

During the Babylonian invasion under Nebuchadnezzar and the fall of Jerusalem

Habakkuk's prophecies about the Chaldeans (Babylonians) rising as God's instrument of judgment point to the late 7th/early 6th century BCE, the period leading to and including the Babylonian siege and destruction of Jerusalem under Nebuchadnezzar.

Habakkuk 1:5-6

#9

Station himself at the gate and watch to see what God will say

Habakkuk 2:1 states that the prophet will 'stand at my post and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me' (NIV), emphasizing watchfulness and attentive waiting.

Habakkuk 2:1

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