Habakkuk 1:17

Shall they therefore empty their net, and not spare continually to slay the nations?

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Other Translations for Habakkuk 1:17

BSB
Will he, therefore, empty his net and continue to slay nations without mercy?
AKJV
Shall they therefore empty their net, and not spare continually to slay the nations?
CPDV
Because of this, therefore, he expands his dragnet and will not be lenient in continually putting to death the peoples.
ERV
Shall he therefore empty his net, and not spare to slay the nations continually?
NHEB
Will he therefore continually empty his net, killing the nations without mercy?
SMT
For this, will he empty his net; and he will not spare to slay the nations continually.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Habakkuk 1:17

ShalltheythereforeemptyH7324VerbtheirnetH2764Noun MasculineandnotspareH2550VerbcontinuallyH8548Noun MasculinetoslayH2026VerbthenationsH1471

Commentary for Habakkuk 1:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Habakkuk 1:17
Summary
Invaders continue slaughtering nations without mercy
Event
Endless destruction cycle
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Lament