The Bible – Old Testament Habakkuk Index Int. 1. 2. 3. Chapter 3 1 1 Prayer of Habakkuk, the prophet. To a plaintive tune. 2 2 O LORD, I have heard your renown, and feared, O LORD, your work. In the course of the years revive it, in the course of the years make it known;… Continue reading Habakkuk – Chapter 3
Month: October 2021
Habakkuk – Chapter 2
The Bible – Old Testament Habakkuk Index Int. 1. 2. 3. Chapter 2 1 I will stand at my guard post, and station myself upon the rampart, And keep watch to see what he will say to me, and what answer he will give to my complaint. 2 Then the LORD answered me and… Continue reading Habakkuk – Chapter 2
Habakkuk – Chapter 1
The Bible – Old Testament Habakkuk Index Int. 1. 2. 3. Chapter 1 1 The oracle which Habakkuk the prophet received in vision. 2 1 How long, O LORD? I cry for help but you do not listen! I cry out to you, “Violence!” but you do not intervene. 3 Why do you let me… Continue reading Habakkuk – Chapter 1
Habakkuk – Introduction
The Bible – Old Testament Habakkuk Index Int. 1. 2. 3. Introduction This prophecy dates from the years 605-597 B.C., or between the great Babylonian victory at Carchemish and Nebuchadnezzar’s invasion of Judah which culminated in the capture of Jerusalem. The situation of Judah was desperate at this time, with political intrigue and idolatry… Continue reading Habakkuk – Introduction
Nahum – Chapter 3
The Bible – Old Testament Nahum Index Int. 1. 2. 3. Chapter 3 1 Woe to the bloody city, all lies, full of plunder, whose looting never stops! 2 The crack of the whip, the rumbling sounds of wheels; horses a-gallop, chariots bounding, 3 Cavalry charging, The flame of the sword, the flash of… Continue reading Nahum – Chapter 3
Nahum – Chapter 2
The Bible – Old Testament Nahum Index Int. 1. 2. 3. Chapter 2 1 See, upon the mountains there advances the bearer of good news, announcing peace! Celebrate your feasts, O Judah, fulfill your vows! For nevermore shall you be invaded by the scoundrel; he is completely destroyed. 2 1 The hammer comes up against… Continue reading Nahum – Chapter 2
Nahum – Chapter 1
The Bible – Old Testament Nahum Index Int. 1. 2. 3. Chapter 1 1 Oracle about Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum of Elkosh. 2 1 2 A jealous and avenging God is the LORD, an avenger is the LORD, and angry; The LORD brings vengeance on his adversaries, and lays up wrath for… Continue reading Nahum – Chapter 1
Nahum – Introduction
The Bible – Old Testament Nahum Index Int. 1. 2. 3. Introduction Shortly before the fall of Nineveh in 612 B.C., Nahum uttered his prophecy against the hated city. To understand the prophet’s exultant outburst of joy over the impending destruction it is necessary to recall the savage cruelty of Assyria, which had made… Continue reading Nahum – Introduction
Micah – Chapter 7
The Bible – Old Testament Micah Index Int. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Chapter 7 1 Alas! I am as when the fruit is gathered, as when the vines have been gleaned; There is no cluster to eat, no early fig that I crave. 2 The faithful are gone from the earth,… Continue reading Micah – Chapter 7
Micah – Chapter 6
The Bible – Old Testament Micah Index Int. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Chapter 6 1 Hear, then, what the LORD says: Arise, present your plea before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice! 2 Hear, O mountains, the plea of the LORD, pay attention, O foundations of the earth!… Continue reading Micah – Chapter 6
Micah – Chapter 5
The Bible – Old Testament Micah Index Int. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Chapter 5 1 1 But you, Bethlehem-Ephrathah too small to be among the clans of Judah, From you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel; Whose origin is from of old, from ancient times.… Continue reading Micah – Chapter 5
Micah – Chapter 4
The Bible – Old Testament Micah Index Int. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Chapter 4 1 1 In days to come the mount of the LORD’S house Shall be established higher than the mountains; it shall rise high above the hills, And peoples shall stream to it: 2 Many nations shall come, and… Continue reading Micah – Chapter 4