Habacuc

3 chapters

Chapter summaries

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1. 1The prophet lamenteth the imminent ruin of the people, by the insolent cruelty of the Chaldees: 12. especially for that the holy city shall be ransacked by idolaters, and most wicked men.
2. 2The captivity of the two tribes, their relaxation, Christ will assuredly come though not quickly. 5. Their afflicters (the Chaldees) shall be destroyed; 18. and all other idolaters.
3. 31. The prayer of Habacuc the prophet for ignorances. All sins in some sort proceed of ignorance: for remission whereof the prophet prayeth in this Canticle, & that for the same Christ's coming may not be deferred: 2. So prophesieth his Incarnation, 3. Nativity, 4. Miracles and Doctrine, 5. Passion, Resurrection, and conversion of Gentiles: 16. The general Judgement, Glory of the blessed, & damnation of the reprobate.