Footnotes

1. Habakkuk 1:16 tn Heb “therefore.”
2. Habakkuk 1:16 sn The fishing implements (throw net and dragnet) represent Babylonian military might. The prophet depicts the Babylonians as arrogantly worshiping their own power (sacrifices…burns incense, see also v. 11b).
3. Habakkuk 1:16 tn Heb “for by them his portion is full [or, “fat”].”
4. Habakkuk 1:16 tn Heb “and his food is plentiful [or, “fat”].”
5. Habakkuk 1:17 tn Or “therefore.”
6. Habakkuk 1:17 tn Heb “Will he then empty his throw net?” The words “continue to fill and” are supplied in the translation for clarification.
7. Habakkuk 1:17 tn Or “continually.”
8. Habakkuk 1:17 tn Heb “kill.”
9. Habakkuk 1:17 tn Or “without showing compassion.”