In the opening of the book, what does the prophet cry out because of the violence he sees?

O LORD, how long shall I cry?. Habakkuk begins by lamenting that he cries out of violence and the Lord will not save. (Habakkuk 1:2, KJV)

Which nation did the LORD say He would raise up to execute judgment?

The Chaldeans. The LORD describes them as a bitter and hasty nation. (Habakkuk 1:6, KJV)

How does the LORD describe the eyes of the Holy One of Israel?

Of purer eyes than to behold evil. Habakkuk acknowledges that God is of purer eyes than to behold evil and cannot look on iniquity. (Habakkuk 1:13, KJV)

Where did Habakkuk say he would stand to watch and see what the LORD would say?

Upon my watch. The prophet set himself upon the tower to watch for the LORD's answer. (Habakkuk 2:1, KJV)

What instruction did the LORD give Habakkuk regarding the vision?

Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables. The vision was to be made plain so that he may run that readeth it. (Habakkuk 2:2, KJV)

According to Habakkuk 2:4, how shall the just live?

By his faith. This famous verse declares that 'the just shall live by his faith.' (Habakkuk 2:4, KJV)

With what shall the earth be filled, as the waters cover the sea?

The knowledge of the glory of the LORD. The scripture promises the earth will be filled with the knowledge of His glory. (Habakkuk 2:14, KJV)

Where is the LORD, such that all the earth should keep silence before Him?

In his holy temple. Habakkuk 2:20 states, 'But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.' (Habakkuk 2:20, KJV)

In his prayer, what does Habakkuk ask the LORD to remember in the midst of wrath?

Mercy. The prophet prays, 'in wrath remember mercy.' (Habakkuk 3:2, KJV)

Even if the fig tree shall not blossom, in whom will Habakkuk rejoice?

The God of my salvation. Habakkuk concludes with a song of trust, rejoicing in the God of his salvation. (Habakkuk 3:18, KJV)

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Q1. In the opening of the book, what does the prophet cry out because of the violence he sees?
A: O LORD, how long shall I cry? — Habakkuk 1:2
Q2. Which nation did the LORD say He would raise up to execute judgment?
A: The Chaldeans — Habakkuk 1:6
Q3. How does the LORD describe the eyes of the Holy One of Israel?
A: Of purer eyes than to behold evil — Habakkuk 1:13
Q4. Where did Habakkuk say he would stand to watch and see what the LORD would say?
A: Upon my watch — Habakkuk 2:1
Q5. What instruction did the LORD give Habakkuk regarding the vision?
A: Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables — Habakkuk 2:2
Q6. According to Habakkuk 2:4, how shall the just live?
A: By his faith — Habakkuk 2:4
Q7. With what shall the earth be filled, as the waters cover the sea?
A: The knowledge of the glory of the LORD — Habakkuk 2:14
Q8. Where is the LORD, such that all the earth should keep silence before Him?
A: In his holy temple — Habakkuk 2:20
Q9. In his prayer, what does Habakkuk ask the LORD to remember in the midst of wrath?
A: Mercy — Habakkuk 3:2
Q10. Even if the fig tree shall not blossom, in whom will Habakkuk rejoice?
A: The God of my salvation — Habakkuk 3:18