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He takes up all of them with the hook. He catches them in his net, and gathers them in his dragnet. Therefore he rejoices and is glad.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Though greatly perplexed, Habakkuk feels sure that the God whom this swaggering conqueror has insulted will at last vindicate Himself.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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