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Habakkuk 1:16-1953 kjv — Therefore they sacrifice unto their net, and burn incense unto their drag; because by them their portion is fat, and th…

King James Version

16

Therefore they sacrifice unto their net, and burn incense unto their drag; because by them their portion is fat, and their meat plenteous.

17

Shall they therefore empty their net, and not spare continually to slay the nations?

— Habakkuk 1:16-1953, King James Version

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Habakkuk 1:16-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “Therefore he sacrificeth unto his net, and burneth incense unto his drag; because by them his portion is fat, and his food plenteous. Shall he therefore empty his net, and spare not to slay the nations continually? ”

  • WEB

    “Therefore he sacrifices to his net, and burns incense to his dragnet, because by them his life is luxurious, and his food is good. Will he therefore continually empty his net, and kill the nations without mercy?”

  • NET

    “Because of his success he offers sacrifices to his throw net and burns incense to his dragnet; for because of them he has plenty of food, and more than enough to eat. Will he then continue to fill and empty his throw net? Will he always destroy nations and spare none?”

  • DRB

    “Therefore will he offer victims to his drag, and he will sacrifice to his net: because through them his portion is made fat, and his meat dainty. For this cause therefore he spreadeth his net, and will not spare continually to slay the nations. ”

  • BBE

    “For this reason he makes an offering to his net, burning perfume to his fishing-net; because by them he gets much food and his meat is fat. For this cause his net is ever open, and there is no end to his destruction of the nations.”

  • KJVA

    “Therefore they sacrifice unto their net, and burn incense unto their drag; because by them their portion is fat, and their meat plenteous. Shall they therefore empty their net, and not spare continually to slay the nations? ”

Habakkuk 1 — Context

13

Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he?

14

And makest men as the fishes of the sea, as the creeping things, that have no ruler over them?

15

They take up all of them with the angle, they catch them in their net, and gather them in their drag: therefore they rejoice and are glad.

16

Therefore they sacrifice unto their net, and burn incense unto their drag; because by them their portion is fat, and their meat plenteous.

17

Shall they therefore empty their net, and not spare continually to slay the nations?

Habakkuk 1:16-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Habakkuk 1:16-1953 say?
Habakkuk 1:16-1953 in the King James Version reads: “Therefore they sacrifice unto their net, and burn incense unto their drag; because by them their portion is fat, and their meat plenteous. Shall they therefore empty their net, and not spare continually to slay the nations? ”
Where is Habakkuk 1:16-1953 in the Bible?
Habakkuk 1:16-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Habakkuk, chapter 1, verses 16–1953.
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 1:16-1953.
What translation should I read Habakkuk 1:16-1953 in?
Habakkuk 1:16-1953 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 1:16-1953?
Habakkuk 1:16-1953 reads (KJV): “Therefore they sacrifice unto their net, and burn incense unto their drag; because by them their portion is fat, and their meat plenteous. Shall they therefore empty their net, and not spare continually to slay the nations? ” 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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