Art thou not from everlasting, O LORD my God, mine Holy One? we shall not die. O LORD, thou hast ordained them for judgment; and, O mighty God, thou hast established them for correction.
Haven't you always existed, God? You're my Lord, my holy one, and because of that, we're not going to be completely destroyed. Lord, you've allowed these enemies to come as judgment, and you've set them up to discipline us, mighty God.
Even when life feels like it's falling apart, God's eternal presence means this isn't the end of your story.
📚 Historical Context
Habakkuk was a prophet in ancient Judah during the 7th century BC, a time of widespread moral corruption and the rising threat of Babylonian invasion. In this verse, he expresses confidence in God's eternal and holy nature while recognizing that God has sovereignly appointed the Babylonians as instruments of judgment and correction for His people. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's use of nations to enforce justice and purify His followers.
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