Habakkuk
noun
Ha·bak·kuk
ˈha-bə-ˌkək 
hə-ˈba-kək
hə-ˈba-kək
1
: a Hebrew prophet of seventh century b.c. Judah who prophesied an imminent Chaldean invasion
2
: a prophetic book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
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In addition to Caravaggio’s works, the basilica houses a statue of the prophet Elijah by Raphael and two statues designed by Bernini, notably Habakkuk and the Angel.
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Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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“Habakkuk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Habakkuk. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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