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Habakkuk 1:16

Habakkuk 1:17 asv — Shall he therefore empty his net, and spare not to slay the nations continually?

American Standard Version

"Shall he therefore empty his net, and spare not to slay the nations continually? "

— Habakkuk 1:17, American Standard Version

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Habakkuk 1 — Context

14

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

15

He taketh up all of them with the angle, he catcheth them in his net, and gathereth them in his drag: therefore he rejoiceth and is glad.

16

Therefore he sacrificeth unto his net, and burneth incense unto his drag; because by them his portion is fat, and his food plenteous.

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Shall he therefore empty his net, and spare not to slay the nations continually?

Habakkuk 1:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Habakkuk 1:17 say?
Habakkuk 1:17 in the American Standard Version reads: “Shall he therefore empty his net, and spare not to slay the nations continually? ”
Where is Habakkuk 1:17 in the Bible?
Habakkuk 1:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Habakkuk, chapter 1, verse 17.
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 1:17.
What translation should I read Habakkuk 1:17 in?
Habakkuk 1:17 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 1:17?
Habakkuk 1:17 reads (ASV): “Shall he therefore empty his net, and spare not to slay the nations continually? ” 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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