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The Enemy's Varied Tactics
Commentators explain the fishing imagery as a picture of the enemy's varied tactics. The 'angle' represents subtle, individual methods like deceptive treaties or alluring temptations. The 'net' and 'drag' signify overwhelming force that sweeps away entire groups. This illustrates the comprehensive and cunning nature of the forces opposing God's people, whether historical empires or spiritual adversaries.
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Habakkuk
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Albert Barnes
On Habakkuk 1:15
18th Century
Theologian
They take up all of them - (literally “he takes up all of it”) the whole race as though it were one,
With an angle; they catch the…
Charles Ellicott
On Habakkuk 1:12–17
19th Century
Bishop
Though greatly perplexed, Habakkuk feels sure that the God whom this swaggering conqueror has insulted will at last vindicate Himself.
John Gill
On Habakkuk 1:15
17th Century
Pastor
They take up all of them with the angle The prophet continues the metaphor of fishing, and observes the different ways of…
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Matthew Henry
On Habakkuk 1:12–17
17th Century
Minister
However matters may be, God is still the Lord our God, our Holy One. We are an offending people, and He is an offended God, yet we will not enterta…