Habakkuk 1:2

O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! even cry out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save!

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Other Translations for Habakkuk 1:2

BSB
How long, O LORD, must I call for help but You do not hear, or cry out to You, "Violence!" but You do not save?
AKJV
O LORD, how long shall I cry, and you will not hear! even cry out to you of violence, and you will not save!
CPDV
How long, O Lord, shall I cry out, and you will not heed? Shall I shout to you while suffering violence, and you will not save?
ERV
O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear? I cry out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save.
NHEB
LORD, how long will I cry, and you will not hear? I cry out to you "Violence." and will you not save?
SMT
How long, O Jehovah, did I cry for help, and thou wilt not bear? I will cry to thee violence, and thou wilt not save.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Habakkuk 1:2

OLORDH3068Proper NamehowlongshallIcryH7768VerbandthouwiltnothearH8085evencryoutH2199VerbuntotheeofviolenceH2555Noun MasculineandthouwiltnotsaveH3467Verb

Commentary for Habakkuk 1:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Habakkuk 1:2
Summary
Prophet pleads with God against continued injustice
Event
Prophet cries out
Estimated Time Period
c. 612-589 BC
Category
Prayer