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Habakkuk 1:16

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1:16 Because of his success 1  he offers sacrifices to his throw net

and burns incense to his dragnet; 2 

for because of them he has plenty of food, 3 

and more than enough to eat. 4 

1 tn Heb “therefore.”

2 sn The fishing implements (throw net and dragnet) represent Babylonian military might. The prophet depicts the Babylonians as arrogantly worshiping their own power (sacrifices…burns incense, see also v. 11b).

3 tn Heb “for by them his portion is full [or, “fat”].”

4 tn Heb “and his food is plentiful [or, “fat”].”



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