KJV ORIGINAL
A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet upon Shigionoth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is a prayer from Habakkuk the prophet, set to music.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even prophets need to pray, and sometimes they do it with a soundtrack.
📚 Historical Context
Habakkuk was a prophet in ancient Judah who lived during a time of widespread injustice and the threat of Babylonian invasion, as God was preparing to use this nation to judge His people. In this verse, he introduces a poetic prayer set to music, with "Shigionoth" likely referring to a lively or impassioned style of worship song, similar to psalms used in temple services. This prayer serves as the climax of the book, where Habakkuk expresses unwavering faith in God's sovereignty despite the chaos around him.
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