Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Habakkuk 1:16
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Habakkuk1:16
16. sacrifice unto their net--that is, their arms, power, and military skill, wherewith they gained their victories; instead of to God. Compare Ha 1:11, Maurer's interpretation. They idolize themselves for their own cleverness and might (De 8:17; Is 10:13; 37:24, 25).
by them--by their net and dragnet.
their portion--image from a banquet: the prey which they have gotten.
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