Loss
Loss in Scripture takes many forms — death, exile, displacement, failed harvests, betrayal, the loss of God's sensed presence. The Bible lets each loss speak (Job, Naomi, David, the exilic community) rather than rushing to silence the lament. Habakkuk's closing hymn (3:17–18) is the characteristic biblical posture: the fig tree fails, the harvest fails, and yet I will rejoice.
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Connected Verses (13)
Habakkuk 3:18
Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
2 Samuel 12:23
But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he s...
Ruth 1:20
And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly w...
Habakkuk 3:17
Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the oliv...
Psalms 126:5
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
Lamentations 3:19
Remembering mine affliction and my misery, the wormwood and the gall.
Job 1:21
And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and...
Ruth 1:21
I went out full, and the Lord hath brought me home again empty: why then call ye me Naomi, seeing th...
Psalms 42:11
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I sh...
2 Corinthians 4:8
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
Jeremiah 31:15
Thus saith the Lord; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rahel weeping for ...
Philippians 3:7
But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
Psalms 126:6
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, b...
Connected Persons (5)
David
King of Israel and man after God's own heart, ancestor of the Messiah
Job
Righteous sufferer who remained faithful to God through extreme trials
Jeremiah
Weeping prophet who warned of Jerusalem's destruction and spoke of the new covenant
Naomi
Hannah
Hannah was a barren woman whose persistent prayer produced Samuel, Israel's greatest judge and prophet. Her song of praise anticipates Mary's Magnificat.