Old Testament · Minor Prophets
Habakkuk Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of Habakkuk: questions for God and living by faith.
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What famous verse about faith appears in Habakkuk?
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Answer: D. The just shall live by his faith
Habakkuk 2:4 contains this foundational verse about the righteous living by faith, quoted multiple times in the New Testament.
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Where does Habakkuk position himself to wait for God's answer?
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Answer: A. On his watch tower
Habakkuk 2:1 describes the prophet standing on his watch tower to see what God will say to him.
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In Habakkuk, what does the prophet identify as the reason for rejoicing in the Lord?
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Answer: B. Because the Lord is his strength and salvation
Habakkuk 3:19 states, 'The Lord God is my strength,' highlighting trust and joy in God's salvation regardless of circumstances.
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Despite potential loss of crops and livestock, what does Habakkuk declare?
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Answer: C. Yet I will rejoice in the Lord and joy in the God of my salvation
Habakkuk 3:18 contains this famous declaration of faith despite circumstances, choosing to rejoice in God regardless of material loss.
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What literary style is prominent in the book of Habakkuk?
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Answer: A. Poetry and dialogue
Habakkuk is composed largely of poetic dialogues between the prophet and God, characterized by expressive lament and praise (Habakkuk 1-3).
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How does Habakkuk describe what God will do to his feet?
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Answer: D. He will make my feet like deer's feet and make me walk on high hills
Habakkuk 3:19 concludes with this metaphor of God giving the prophet sure-footed strength like deer to walk on high places.
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How does Habakkuk begin his prayer in chapter 3?
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Answer: C. O Lord, I have heard Your speech and was afraid
Habakkuk 3:2 begins the prophet's prayer expressing fear and awe at God's word and reputation.
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Which literary style is prominent in Habakkuk, especially in chapter 3?
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Answer: D. Poetry and psalm-like prayer
Habakkuk 3 is written in poetic form, resembling a psalm, with vivid imagery and rhythmic structure.
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How does God answer Habakkuk's first complaint?
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Answer: A. I am raising up the Babylonians to execute judgment
Habakkuk 1:6 reveals God's plan to raise up the Chaldeans (Babylonians) as His instrument of judgment.
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What is Habakkuk's main complaint to God at the beginning of his prophecy?
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Answer: D. Why do You not hear when I cry about violence and injustice
Habakkuk 1:2-3 records the prophet's complaint about God not responding to cries about violence and injustice in Judah.
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What does Habakkuk say about idols?
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Answer: A. What profit is the image that its maker should trust in it
Habakkuk 2:18 questions the value of idols, emphasizing their worthlessness as objects of trust.
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Which nation does Habakkuk mention as being more wicked than Judah?
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Answer: D. Babylon
Habakkuk 1:6-11 describes Babylon as a ruthless and impetuous nation used by God to punish Judah.
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What does Habakkuk describe God doing to the mountains?
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Answer: B. The everlasting mountains were scattered
Habakkuk 3:6 describes God's awesome power as scattering the everlasting mountains and making the perpetual hills bow.
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How does Habakkuk's book connect to the broader biblical theme of faith and trust?
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Answer: A. It shows a dialogue with God about justice and trusting His plan
Habakkuk uniquely presents a prophetic dialogue where faith and trust in God's sovereignty are central themes, especially in Habakkuk 2:4.
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How does Habakkuk respond to God's plan to use Babylon as a tool of judgment?
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Answer: A. He questions God's justice
Habakkuk 1:12-17 shows Habakkuk questioning how a holy God can use a more wicked nation to punish others, reflecting his concern about divine justice.
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Answer key
- D. The just shall live by his faith
- A. On his watch tower
- B. Because the Lord is his strength and salvation
- C. Yet I will rejoice in the Lord and joy in the God of my salvation
- A. Poetry and dialogue
- D. He will make my feet like deer's feet and make me walk on high hills
- C. O Lord, I have heard Your speech and was afraid
- D. Poetry and psalm-like prayer
- A. I am raising up the Babylonians to execute judgment
- D. Why do You not hear when I cry about violence and injustice
- A. What profit is the image that its maker should trust in it
- D. Babylon
- B. The everlasting mountains were scattered
- A. It shows a dialogue with God about justice and trusting His plan
- A. He questions God's justice
About the book of Habakkuk
Habakkuk is the 35th book of the Bible and belongs to the Minor Prophets section of the Old Testament. It has 3 chapters. Habakkuk asks God why evil goes unpunished, hears God’s answer, and ends in trust: “the just shall live by his faith.”
Using this quiz with a group
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