This research paper, written by Nathan Ecarma at Reformed Theological Seminary – Charlotte for Dr. Richard Belcher Jr., offers an exegetical and theological study of Habakkuk 3:2. Ecarma explores how the prophet’s prayer—“In wrath remember mercy”—captures the tension between divine judgment and steadfast love within the covenant relationship.
Through a detailed analysis of the Hebrew text and its poetic structure, the paper demonstrates that Habakkuk’s intercession reflects not doubt but faith in God’s redemptive consistency. The prophet recalls God’s mighty acts of deliverance in Israel’s history and appeals to that same covenantal faithfulness in the face of coming wrath.
Ecarma concludes that Habakkuk 3:2 stands as a model for believers today: even when God’s justice is displayed, His mercy is never absent. The verse becomes a timeless expression of hope—calling the faithful to trust in divine compassion amid discipline and uncertainty.
Course and semester: OT5150 Hebrew Exegesis — Spring 2023
