The Book of Habakkuk: Advanced Bible Trivia Flashcards

#1

In Habakkuk 2:4, what key principle does God reveal about how the righteous will live?

📖 Habakkuk 2:4

#2

What nation does Habakkuk initially complain to God about in his first petition, asking why God allows violence and injustice?

📖 Habakkuk 1:1-6

#3

What metaphorical description does Habakkuk use for the Babylonians in 1:8, comparing them to what animals?

📖 Habakkuk 1:8

#4

In Habakkuk 1:13, what specific characteristic of God does the prophet emphasize when questioning how God can tolerate the wicked?

📖 Habakkuk 1:13

#5

How many woe oracles does Habakkuk pronounce against the wicked in chapter 2?

📖 Habakkuk 2:6-19

#6

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

📖 Habakkuk 2:14

#7

What does Habakkuk say will come upon those who make their neighbors drink from the cup of God's wrath in 2:15?

📖 Habakkuk 2:15-16

#8

In Habakkuk 3:1, what is identified as the context or setting for Habakkuk's final prayer?

📖 Habakkuk 3:1

#2

The Babylonians

Habakkuk 1:6 reveals that God will raise up the Babylonians (or Chaldeans) as the instrument of judgment, in response to Habakkuk's complaint about violence among his own people.

Habakkuk 1:1-6

#1

By faith, not by sight

Habakkuk 2:4 states 'the righteous person will live by his faithfulness' (NIV), emphasizing that righteousness comes through faith rather than external sight or empirical evidence.

Habakkuk 2:4

#4

God's eyes are too pure to look on evil

Habakkuk 1:13 declares that God's eyes are too pure to look on evil and cannot tolerate wrongdoing, highlighting God's absolute holiness and moral purity.

Habakkuk 1:13

#3

Eagles and leopards

Habakkuk 1:8 describes the Babylonian cavalry as swifter than leopards and fiercer than evening wolves, with comparisons also made to eagles in verse 8b.

Habakkuk 1:8

#6

The knowledge of the glory of the Lord

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,' declaring God's ultimate triumph and universal recognition.

Habakkuk 2:14

#5

Five

Habakkuk chapter 2 contains five woe oracles (beginning in verses 6, 9, 12, 15, and 19) pronounced against the wicked who oppress others, accumulate wealth unjustly, and practice idolatry.

Habakkuk 2:6-19

#8

A prayer upon Shigionoth

Habakkuk 3:1 indicates that Habakkuk's prayer is 'upon Shigionoth,' which scholars believe refers to a musical or liturgical term, possibly indicating the tune or style to which this prayer-psalm should be sung.

Habakkuk 3:1

#7

Shame and disgrace upon themselves

Habakkuk 2:15-16 declares that those who force others to drink and look at their nakedness will themselves drink from God's cup and have shame poured upon their glory.

Habakkuk 2:15-16

#9

In Habakkuk 3:3, from where does God come forth in Habakkuk's vision?

📖 Habakkuk 3:3

#10

What does Habakkuk affirm he will do in 3:18 even if the fig tree does not bud and the fields produce no food?

📖 Habakkuk 3:18

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#10

He will rejoice in the Lord and be joyful in God his Savior

Habakkuk 3:18 expresses the prophet's ultimate faith: despite material deprivation and famine, he will rejoice in the Lord and be joyful in God his Savior, demonstrating complete trust in God's goodness.

Habakkuk 3:18

#9

From Teman and Mount Paran

Habakkuk 3:3 describes God coming from Teman and Mount Paran, biblical locations associated with God's manifestation and power in theophanic visions.

Habakkuk 3:3

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