📜 Old Testament
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Considering the prophetic ministry of Habakkuk, what is the primary theological tension he grapples with, and how does God's response ultimately challenge Habakkuk's initial understanding of divine justice?
A
Habakkuk is primarily concerned with the economic disparities within Judah and seeks solutions for social reform.
B
Habakkuk struggles with the apparent prosperity of the wicked Babylonians whom God intends to use as an instrument of judgment against Judah, forcing him to reconcile God's justice with His sovereignty and the delay in divine retribution.
C
Habakkuk is focused on predicting the specific date of the Babylonian invasion and urges the people to prepare militarily.
D
Habakkuk is primarily concerned with the idolatry practiced in neighboring nations and advocates for military intervention to eradicate it.