Habakkuk 1:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Habakkuk 1:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Habakkuk 1:13 is a verse from the book of Habakkuk in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Habakkuk 1:13 — KJV
“Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he? iniquity: or, grievance”
— Habakkuk 1:13 (KJV)
Habakkuk 1:13 in Context — About the Book of Habakkuk
Habakkuk dares to interrogate God — why do the wicked prosper while you stay silent? God answers with a vision worth waiting for and the line that ignited the Reformation: the righteous shall live by faith. The book ends in one of Scripture's boldest declarations of joy despite empty barns.
Cross-References for Habakkuk 1:13
“Righteous art thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of thy judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they happy that deal very treacherously? talk...: or, reason the case with thee”
Shares key themes with Habakkuk 1:13: art, wherefore, deal
“And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.”
Shares key themes with Habakkuk 1:13: art, than, evil
“For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me. falleth: Heb. forsaketh”
Shares key themes with Habakkuk 1:13: art, than, evil
“Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.”
Shares key themes with Habakkuk 1:13: art, behold, wicked
“And Moses said, Behold, I go out from thee, and I will intreat the LORD that the swarms of flies may depart from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people, to morrow: but let not Pharaoh deal deceitfully any more in not letting the people go to sacrifice to the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Habakkuk 1:13: art, behold, deal
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