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

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Habakkuk 1:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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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 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Habakkuk 1:16 say?
Habakkuk 1:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Therefore they sacrifice unto their net, and burn incense unto their drag; because by them their portion is fat, and their meat plenteous.”
Where is Habakkuk 1:16 in the Bible?
Habakkuk 1:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Habakkuk, chapter 1, verse 16.
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.
What translation should I read Habakkuk 1:16 in?
Habakkuk 1:16 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?
Habakkuk 1:16 reads (KJVA): “Therefore they sacrifice unto their net, and burn incense unto their drag; because by them their portion is fat, and their meat plenteous.” 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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