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Habakkuk 1:13 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Habakkuk 1:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Habakkuk chapter 1 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he? iniquity: or, grievance”
Habakkuk 1:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Habakkuk 1:13
Habakkuk's theodicy question addresses God's character: 'You who are of purer eyes than to see evil and cannot look at wrong, why do you idly look at traitors and remain silent when the wicked swallows up the man more righteous than he?' The Hebrew 'tahor enayim' (pure of eyes) emphasizes God's absolute holiness—He cannot approve or tolerate evil. Yet apparent divine passivity while Babylon destroys Judah creates philosophical tension. This verse articulates the believer's struggle when God's revealed character seems inconsistent with His providence. The prophet doesn't deny God's purity but s...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Habakkuk 1:13
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“For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.”
“The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous”
“Yahweh”
“and look at perversity? For destruction and violence are before me. There is strife”
“in the cause of all who are left desolate.”
“you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior;”
“seek out his wickedness until you find none.”
“when wicked men have slain a righteous person in his own house on his bed”
“and does not keep silent. A fire devours before him. It is very stormy around him.”
“and the destroyer destroys. Go up”