Habakkuk 1:17
“Shall they therefore empty their net, and not spare continually to slay the nations?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Shall they therefore empty their net,.... Or "thus", after this manner, so Noldius; as fishermen do, when they have had…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Shall they therefore empty their net, and not spare continually to slay the nations? - The prophet, like Isaiah Isa…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And not spare continually to slay the nation? - They are running from conquest to conquest; burning, slaying, sacking,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Habakkuk 1:12-17
The prophet, having received of the Lord that which he was to deliver to the people, now turns to God, and again…
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