Habakkuk 1:1, Unto Habakkuk, complaining of the iniquity of the land, Habakkuk 1:5, is shewn the fearful vengeance by the Chaldeans; Habakkuk 1:12, He complains that vengeance should be executed by them who are far worse.
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I. THE PROPHET.
1. His name. Habakkuk—"Embracing," which might signify either "one who embraces" or "one who is embraced." Accepting the former sense, Luther notes the suitability of the prophet's…Habakkuk 1:1Habakkuk 1:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe title.
This introduces us to the writer and his work. Note—
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