Habacuque 3

Habacuque 3

Calvin explains “Thy work” to be Israel; called “the work of My hands” (Isa 45:11). Israel is peculiarly His work (Isa 43:1), pre-eminently illustrating His power, wisdom, and goodness. “Though we seem, as it were, dead nationally, revive us” (Ps 85:6)." In the midst of the years - Only here in the OT. Meaning uncertain. Earlier in His declaration of the coming judgment on Judah God gave Habakkuk a specific time of fulfillment... Look among the nations! Observe! Be astonished! Wonder! Because I am doing something in your days– You would not believe if you were told. (Hab 1:5-note) In wrath remember mercy - "“in turmoil remember [to show] compassion." Spendera writes that "Habakkuk’s fear of coming judgment is genuine but his knowledge of God’s merciful character is equally genuine, so he intercedes for his people." (Ibid) Mercy (07355) (racham) reflects a deep love (usually of superior for inferior) rooted in some "natural" bond. Racham is a revealed attribute of the Lord (Ex. 33:19; See discussion of God's Attribute of Mercy) and reflects the tender feelings that a mother has for the fruit of her womb. Racham - 45v - ompassion(1), compassionate(1), find compassion(1), finds mercy(1), had(2), had compassion(2), has compassion(4), have compassion(20), have had compassion(1), have mercy(2), have pity(1), have...compassion(3), have...mercy(2), love(1), mercy(1), obtained compassion(1), Ruhamah(1), show compassion(2), surely have mercy(1). Exod. 33:19; Deut. 13:17; Deut. 30:3; 1 Ki. 8:50; 2 Ki. 13:23; 2 Ki. 13:25; 2 Ki. 14:3; Ps. 18:1; Ps. 102:13; Ps. 103:13; Ps. 116:5; Prov. 28:13; Isa. 9:17; Isa. 13:18; Isa. 14:1; Isa. 27:11; Isa. 30:18; Isa. 49:10; Isa. 49:13; Isa. 49:15; Isa. 54:8; Isa. 54:10; Isa. 55:7; Isa. 60:10; Jer. 6:23; Jer. 12:15; Jer. 13:14; Jer. 21:7; Jer. 30:18; Jer. 31:20; Jer. 33:26; Jer. 42:12; Jer. 50:42; Lam. 3:32; Ezek. 39:25; Hos. 1:6; Hos. 1:7; Hos. 2:1; Hos. 2:4; Hos. 2:23; Hos. 14:3; Mic. 7:19; Hab. 3:2; Zech. 1:12; Zech. 10:6 Jeremiah wrote... Lam 3:32 For if He causes grief, Then He will have compassion According to His abundant lovingkindness.