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Habakkukחבקוק
620 BCE – 600 BCE · Judahbiblical
Description
Habakkuk, or Habacuc, who was active around 612 BC, was a prophet whose oracles and prayer are recorded in the Book of Habakkuk, the eighth of the collected twelve minor prophets in the Hebrew Bible. He is revered by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
Facts
| Venerated in | Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Rastafari |
| Major shrine | Toyserkan, Iran, Kadarim, Israel |
| Feast | January 15 (Roman Catholic), December 2 (Orthodox) |
| Attributes | Prophet |
| Major works | Book of Habakkuk |
Life & work in brief
Summarised by section — one row per topic, for fast reading.
| Topic | Summary |
|---|---|
| Name | The name Habakkuk, or Habacuc, appears in the Hebrew Bible only in Habakkuk 1:1 and 3:1. |
| Life | Almost nothing is known about Habakkuk, aside from what is stated within the book of the Bible bearing his name, or those inferences that may be drawn from that book. |
| Works | The only work attributed to Habakkuk is the short biblical text which bears his name. |
| Tombs | The final resting place of Habakkuk has been claimed at multiple locations. |
| Commemoration | On the Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar, his feast day is December 2. |
Prophecies
Key prophetic utterances and visions attributed to Habakkuk, with sources.
| Prophecy / vision | Source |
|---|---|
| The vision awaits its appointed time; it will not lie | Hab 2:3 |
| The righteous shall live by his faith | Hab 2:4 |
| The earth filled with the knowledge of YHWH as the waters cover the sea | Hab 2:14 |