Habakkuk Quiz
Habakkuk is a book of the Old Testament with 3 chapters. Bible Quizio has 7 questions on Habakkuk, from easy to scholar level. Here is a sample, each with the answer, the Scripture reference and an explanation.
What does Habakkuk say about the wicked in Habakkuk 1?
Intermediate
Answer: The wicked surround the righteous (Habakkuk 1:4)
Habakkuk observes that the wicked surround the righteous, creating a troubling situation for those who seek to live justly (Habakkuk 1:4).
How does God respond to Habakkuk's complaint?
Intermediate
Answer: He will raise up the Chaldeans (Habakkuk 1:6)
God tells Habakkuk that He will raise up the Chaldeans to execute judgment, which is a surprising and troubling answer for Habakkuk (Habakkuk 1:6).
What is Habakkuk's main complaint to God?
Easy
Answer: God does not listen to his prayers (Habakkuk 1:2)
Habakkuk expresses his frustration that God seems to be ignoring his cries for help regarding injustice and violence (Habakkuk 1:2).
What is the purpose of raising up the Chaldeans according to God?
Intermediate
Answer: To execute judgment (Habakkuk 1:6)
God raises up the Chaldeans specifically to execute judgment on the people, showcasing His sovereignty in using nations for His purposes (Habakkuk 1:6).
What does Habakkuk express in response to God's declaration about the coming judgment in Habakkuk 1:12-13?
Intermediate
Answer: He acknowledges God's eternal nature. (Habakkuk 1:12-13)
In Habakkuk 1:12-13, Habakkuk acknowledges God's eternal nature and questions how God can remain silent while the wicked destroy those more righteous than themselves.
According to Habakkuk 2:4, how is the righteous person described in relation to their faith?
Intermediate
Answer: The righteous shall live by his faith. (Habakkuk 2:4)
Habakkuk 2:4 states, 'Behold the proud, his soul is not upright in him; but the just shall live by his faith.' This verse emphasizes the importance of faith for the righteous.
What does Habakkuk ask God about the prosperity of the wicked in Habakkuk 1:13?
Intermediate
Answer: Why do you allow the wicked to prosper? (Habakkuk 1:13)
In Habakkuk 1:13, the prophet questions God about why He is silent when the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves, indicating his struggle with understanding God's justice.