Habakkuk 2:9 meaning and explanation
Woe to him who builds his house by unjust gain, to place his nest on high and escape the hand of disaster!
Habakkuk 2:9, Berean Standard Bible
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The prophet Habakkuk waits on the ramparts for God's answer, and God replies with taunt songs against Babylon, the proud empire He will use to judge Judah. This woe condemns a ruler who builds his house, meaning his dynasty and household, by unjust gain, the Hebrew betsa, greedy profit taken from others.
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