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God's Purity vs. Reality
Commentators explain that Habakkuk's question is a profound paradox. He affirms God's absolute holiness—His 'purer eyes' cannot approve of evil. Yet, he is tormented by the reality he sees: God appears to be silent while a treacherous, wicked nation (the Chaldeans) swallows up a nation (Judah) that is, by comparison, 'more righteous.' This highlights the painful struggle of reconciling God's character with confusing circumstances.
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Albert Barnes
On Habakkuk 1:13
18th Century
Theologian
You are of purer eyes than to behold evil - The prophet repeats his complaint (as troubling thoughts are accustomed to come back af…
Charles Ellicott
On Habakkuk 1:12–17
19th Century
Bishop
Though greatly perplexed, Habakkuk feels sure that the God whom this swaggering conqueror has insulted will at last vindicate Himself.
John Calvin
On Habakkuk 1:13
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet here reasons earnestly with God, not as at the beginning of the chapter. For he does not here, with a holy and calm mind, undertake the…
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John Gill
On Habakkuk 1:13
17th Century
Pastor
[You are] of purer eyes than to behold evil, and can
not look upon iniquity
The Lord …
Matthew Henry
On Habakkuk 1:12–17
17th Century
Minister
However matters may be, God is still the Lord our God, our Holy One. We are an offending people, and He is an offended God, yet we will not enterta…