How to Pronounce Habakkuk
huh-BAK-uhk
Habakkuk is pronounced huh-BAK-uhk (həˈbækək): three syllables, stress on the second. Also heard: Hah-BACK-uk, HA-buh-kuhk.
What does Habakkuk mean?
Habakkuk means “he that embraces; a wrestler”.
Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.
Who was Habakkuk?
Habakkuk was one of the Old Testament prophets, named as the author of the burden and vision recorded in his book (Habakkuk 1:1). His third chapter is a prayer set to music (Habakkuk 3:1).
Also pronounced
Hah-BACK-uk
HA-buh-kuhk
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