In the first century C.E., Paul quoted the words of Habakkuk to the Jews of his day, thus warning that there was to be a future application of the prophecy.
Esimesel sajandil m.a.j. tsiteeris Paulus oma aja juutide kohta Habakuki sõnu, hoiatades sellega, et prohvetiennustusel peab olema ka tulevikus rakendus.