Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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Habakkuk 1:16

sacrifice unto their net—that is, their arms, power, and military skill, wherewith they gained their victories; instead of to God. Compare Habakkuk 1:11, MAURER'S interpretation. They idolize themselves for their own cleverness and might (Deuteronomy 8:17; Isaiah 10:13; Isaiah 37:24-25).

by them—by their net and dragnet.

their portion—image from a banquet: the prey which they have gotten.




Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Habakkuk 1:16:

Ezekiel 12:13
Habakkuk 1:11
Habakkuk 1:14
Habakkuk 2:1
Habakkuk 2:4

 

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