Net
Net [EBD]
in use among the Hebrews for fishing, hunting, and fowling. The fishing-net was probably constructed after the form of that used by the Egyptians (Isa. 19:8). There were three kinds of nets. (1.) The drag-net or hauling-net (Gr. sagene), of great size, and requiring many men to work it. It was usually let down from the fishing-boat, and then drawn to the shore or into the boat, as circumstances might require (Matt. 13:47, 48). (2.) The hand-net or casting-net (Gr. amphiblestron), which was thrown from a rock or a boat at any fish that might be seen (Matt. 4:18; Mark 1:16). It was called by the Latins funda. It was of circular form, "like the top of a tent." (3.) The bag-net (Gr. diktyon), used for enclosing fish in deep water (Luke 5:4-9).
The fowling-nets were (1) the trap, consisting of a net spread over a frame, and supported by a stick in such a way that it fell with the slightest touch (Amos 3:5, "gin;" Ps. 69:22; Job 18:9; Eccl. 9:12). (2) The snare, consisting of a cord to catch birds by the leg (Job 18:10; Ps. 18:5; 116:3; 140:5). (3.) The decoy, a cage filled with birds as decoys (Jer. 5:26, 27). Hunting-nets were much in use among the Hebrews.
Net [NAVE]
NETOf checker work, 1 Kin. 7:17.
Hidden in a pit, Psa. 35:7, 8.
Set for birds, Prov. 1:17; wild animals, Isa. 51:20.
Fish caught in, Matt. 4:18-21; 13:47; Luke 5:4; John 21:6-11.
See: Snare.
Figurative
Job 18:8; 19:6; Psa. 9:15; 10:9; 25:15; 31:4; 35:7, 8; 57:6; 66:11; 140:5; 141:10; Prov. 12:12; 29:5; Eccl. 7:26; 9:12; Isa. 19:8; Ezek. 26:5, 14; 47:10; Hos. 7:12.
NET [SMITH]
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