Habakkuk 1:15 cpdv — He lifted up everything with his hook. He drew them in with his dragnet, and gathered them into his netting. Over this,…

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"He lifted up everything with his hook. He drew them in with his dragnet, and gathered them into his netting. Over this, he will rejoice and exult."

— Habakkuk 1:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Habakkuk 1 — Context

12

Have you not existed from the beginning, Lord my God, my holy one, and so we shall not die? Lord, you have stationed him for judgment, and you have established that his strength will be swept away.

13

Your eyes are pure, you do not behold evil, and you cannot look towards iniquity. Why do you look upon the agents of iniquity, and remain silent, while the impious is devouring one who is more just than himself?

14

And you will make men like the fish of the sea and like the creeping things that have no ruler.

15

He lifted up everything with his hook. He drew them in with his dragnet, and gathered them into his netting. Over this, he will rejoice and exult.

16

For this reason, he will offer victims to his dragnet, and he will sacrifice to his netting. For through them, his portion has been made fat, and his meals elite.

17

Because of this, therefore, he expands his dragnet and will not be lenient in continually putting to death the peoples.

Habakkuk 1:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Habakkuk 1:15 say?
Habakkuk 1:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “He lifted up everything with his hook. He drew them in with his dragnet, and gathered them into his netting. Over this, he will rejoice and exult.”
Where is Habakkuk 1:15 in the Bible?
Habakkuk 1:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Habakkuk, chapter 1, verse 15.
Who wrote Habakkuk?
Habakkuk is traditionally attributed to Habakkuk. It was written c. 612–589 BC.
What is the book of Habakkuk about?
Habakkuk dares to argue with God about injustice — and God answers. The prophet learns that the just shall live by faith, and the book ends with one of Scripture's great hymns of trust: "yet I will rejoice in the LORD."
What are the major themes of Habakkuk?
Habakkuk explores themes including Faith, Justice, Trust, Sovereignty, Joy in Trial. These themes shape the meaning and context of Habakkuk 1:15.
What translation should I read Habakkuk 1:15 in?
Habakkuk 1:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Habakkuk 1:15?
Habakkuk 1:15 reads (CPDV): “He lifted up everything with his hook. He drew them in with his dragnet, and gathered them into his netting. Over this, he will rejoice and exult.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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