Habakkuk 2:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Habakkuk 2:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Habakkuk 2:13 is a verse from the book of Habakkuk in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Behold, is it not of the LORD of hosts that the people shall labour in the very fire, and the people shall weary themsel..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Habakkuk 2:13 — KJV
“Behold, is it not of the LORD of hosts that the people shall labour in the very fire, and the people shall weary themselves for very vanity? for...: or, in vain?”
— Habakkuk 2:13 (KJV)
Habakkuk 2:13 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 2:13
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The broad walls of Babylon shall be utterly broken, and her high gates shall be burned with fire; and the people shall labour in vain, and the folk in the fire, and they shall be weary. The broad...: or, The walls of broad Babylon broken: or, made naked”
Shares key themes with Habakkuk 2:13: lord, hosts, people
“Wherefore thus saith the LORD God of hosts, Because ye speak this word, behold, I will make my words in thy mouth fire, and this people wood, and it shall devour them.”
Shares key themes with Habakkuk 2:13: behold, lord, hosts
“Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no. a certain...: Heb. the portion of a day in his day”
Shares key themes with Habakkuk 2:13: behold, lord, people
“And Saul and all the people that were with him assembled themselves, and they came to the battle: and, behold, every man's sword was against his fellow, and there was a very great discomfiture. assembled...: Heb. were cried together”
Shares key themes with Habakkuk 2:13: behold, people, very
“And Asa and the people that were with him pursued them unto Gerar: and the Ethiopians were overthrown, that they could not recover themselves; for they were destroyed before the LORD, and before his host; and they carried away very much spoil. destroyed: Heb. broken”
Shares key themes with Habakkuk 2:13: lord, people, very
Pray Habakkuk 2:13
Generate a Prayer from Habakkuk 2:13
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse