Habakkuk 2:4

Habakkuk · Old Testament · Chapter 2

“Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.”Habakkuk 2:4

What Does Habakkuk 2:4 Mean?

Habakkuk 2:4 is found in the book of Habakkuk, chapter 2, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Faith, Righteousness, Hope, and Justification.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Habakkuk 2:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Romans 1:17“For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.”Hebrews 10:38“Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.”Galatians 3:11“But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.”Luke 7:50“And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.”Galatians 2:16“Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.”John 3:36“He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.”1 John 5:10“He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.”2 Corinthians 5:15“And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.”2 Chronicles 26:16“But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction: for he transgressed against the LORD his God, and went into the temple of the LORD to burn incense upon the altar of incense.”Luke 18:14“I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”Romans 5:1“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:”Genesis 6:9“These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.”Ezekiel 18:9“Hath walked in my statutes, and hath kept my judgments, to deal truly; he is just, he shall surely live, saith the Lord GOD.”Acts 16:31“And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.”Romans 11:20“Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:”Daniel 4:37“Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.”Jeremiah 43:2“Then spake Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the proud men, saying unto Jeremiah, Thou speakest falsely: the LORD our God hath not sent thee to say, Go not into Egypt to sojourn there:”Jeremiah 50:31“Behold, I am against thee, O thou most proud, saith the Lord GOD of hosts: for thy day is come, the time that I will visit thee.”Ezekiel 28:2“Son of man, say unto the prince of Tyrus, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thine heart is lifted up, and thou hast said, I am a God, I sit in the seat of God, in the midst of the seas; yet thou art a man, and not God, though thou set thine heart as the heart of God:”Daniel 5:20“But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him:”

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