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Habakkuk 2:13 Β· KJV

"Behold, is it not of the LORD of hosts that the people shall labour in the very fire, and the people shall weary themselves for very vanity?"

King James Version

What does Habakkuk 2:13 mean? β†’

Passage Context

11For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.
12Woe to him that buildeth a town with blood, and stablisheth a city by iniquity!
13Behold, is it not of the LORD of hosts that the people shall labour in the very fire, and the people shall weary themselves for very vanity?
14For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.
15Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy bottle to him, and makest him drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness!

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you find purpose in your daily work?

2

What does it mean for you to labor for something meaningful?

3

When have you felt your efforts were in vain?

Life Application

work

Reflect on how your work aligns with your values and God's purpose for your life.

faith

Seek to incorporate your faith into your daily tasks, aiming for a greater purpose.

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