Habakkuk 1:13 · KJV

"Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he?"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹¹Then shall his mind change, and he shall pass over, and offend, imputing this his power unto his god.

¹²Art 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.

¹³Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he?

¹⁴And makest men as the fishes of the sea, as the creeping things, that have no ruler over them?

¹⁵They take up all of them with the angle, they catch them in their net, and gather them in their drag: therefore they rejoice and are glad.

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Reflection Questions

How do you reconcile God's purity with the presence of evil?

What does it mean for you to trust in God's timing?

When have you felt that God was silent in your struggles?

Life Application

evil

Reflect on the sources of evil in your life and seek ways to distance yourself from them. Commit to living a life that reflects God's purity.

trust

Practice patience in waiting for God's response to your prayers. Trust that He sees the bigger picture.

Connection to Jesus

character of jesus

This verse reflects Jesus' nature as one who cannot tolerate evil and injustice, as seen in His teachings and actions.

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