Thursday, December 14, 2023

Habakkuk 1:1-2

This is the message that the prophet Habakkuk received in a vision. How long, O LORD, must I call for help? But you do not listen! "Violence is everywhere!" I cry, but you do not come to save.
 
This is the message that the prophet Habakkuk received in a vision.
Nahum 1:1  This message concerning Nineveh came as a vision to Nahum, who lived in Elkosh.
Isaiah 13:1  Isaiah son of Amoz received this message concerning the destruction of Babylon: ... (see all chapter 13, also 14:28-32, 15:1-16:13, 19:1-25, 21:1-10, Malachi 1:1-4:6)
Jeremiah 23:33  "Suppose one of the people or one of the prophets or priests asks you, 'What prophecy has the LORD burdened you with now?' You must reply, 'You are the burden! The LORD says he will abandon you!' " (see verses 9-40)
Zechariah 9:1  This is the message from the LORD against the land of Aram and the city of Damascus, for the eyes of humanity, including all the tribes of Israel, are on the LORD. (see verses 1-6)
Zechariah 12:1  This message concerning the fate of Israel came from the LORD: "This message is from the LORD, who stretched out the heavens, laid the foundations of the earth, and formed the human spirit." (see all chapter 12)
 
How long, O LORD, must I call for help? 
Psalm 6:3  I am sick at heart. How long, O LORD, until you restore me? (see verses 1-10)
Psalm 89:46  O LORD, how long will this go on? Will you hide yourself forever? How long will your anger burn like fire? (see verses 19-51, also Isaiah 6:1-13)
Zechariah 1:12  Upon hearing this (verses 7-11), the angel of the LORD prayed this prayer: "O LORD of Heaven's Armies, for seventy years now you have been angry with Jerusalem and the towns of Judah. How long until you again show mercy to them?"
Psalm 12:1-2  O LORD, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way? How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart every day? How long will my enemy have the upper hand? (see all chapter 12)
 
But you do not listen! 
Job 19:7  "I cry out, 'Help!' but no one answers me. I protest, but there is no justice." (see verses 1-12)
Psalm 22:2  Every day I call to you, my God, but you do not answer. Every night you hear my voice, but I find no relief. (see all chapter 22)
 
"Violence is everywhere!" I cry, but you do not come to save. 
Jeremiah 14:9  "Are you also confused? Is our champion helpless to save us? You are right here among us, LORD. We are known as your people. Please don't abandon us now!" (see verses 1-18)                              
 
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