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Habakkuk 1:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for I will work a work in your days, which ye will not believe, though it be told you.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Look around at what's happening with other nations and get ready to have your mind blown. I'm about to do something so wild during your lifetime that even if someone told you exactly what it was, you'd be like 'no way, that's impossible.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's about to pull off something so incredible you wouldn't believe it even with spoilers.

📚 Historical Context

During the 7th century BC, the prophet Habakkuk lived in Judah, a nation struggling with widespread corruption, violence, and injustice under unfaithful leaders. He boldly questioned God about why He allowed such evil to persist, and in this verse, God responds by warning that He will perform an astonishing act through the rising Babylonian empire, which the people would find unbelievable even if described to them. This highlights God's sovereignty in using unexpected means, like a pagan nation, to bring judgment and correction to His people.

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