Reference: Net
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in use among the Hebrews for fishing, hunting, and fowling. The fishing-net was probably constructed after the form of that used by the Egyptians (Isa 19:8). There were three kinds of nets. (1.) The drag-net or hauling-net (Gr. sagene), of great size, and requiring many men to work it. It was usually let down from the fishing-boat, and then drawn to the shore or into the boat, as circumstances might require (Mt 13:47-48). (2.) The hand-net or casting-net (Gr. amphiblestron), which was thrown from a rock or a boat at any fish that might be seen (Mt 4:18; Mr 1:16). It was called by the Latins funda. It was of circular form, "like the top of a tent." (3.) The bag-net (Gr. diktyon), used for enclosing fish in deep water (Lu 5:4-9).
The fowling-nets were (1) the trap, consisting of a net spread over a frame, and supported by a stick in such a way that it fell with the slightest touch (Amos 3:5, "gin;" Ps 69:22; Job 18:9; Ec 9:12). (2) The snare, consisting of a cord to catch birds by the leg (Job 18:10; Ps 18:5; 116:3; 140:5). (3.) The decoy, a cage filled with birds as decoys (Jer 5:26-27). Hunting-nets were much in use among the Hebrews.
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A snare shall lay hold upon the heel, the noose shall hold fast upon him. His gin being hid in the earth, and his snare upon the beaten path.
Their table shall be before them for a snare, for a retribution, for a cause of ruin.
The pains of death surrounded me, and the distresses of hades found me: shall find straits and affliction.
The proud hid a snare for me, and cords; they spread a net at the hand of the way; they set snares for me. Silence.
For also man knew not his time: as the fishes being laid hold of in an evil net, and as the birds laid hold of in the snare, as they, the sons of men being snared for an evil time, as it will fall upon them suddenly.
And the fishermen groaned, and all casting the hook into the river mourned, and they spreading nets upon the face of the water, languished.
for evil ones were found among my people: he will look about as the stooping of fowlers; they set snares, they will take men. As a cane full of birds, so their houses full of deceit: for this they were magnified and they will be rich.
And Jesus, walking about by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon being called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a sweep-net into the sea; for they were fishermen.
Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like to a large sweep-net, cast into the sea, and having gathered of every kind: Which, when it was filled, having raised up upon the shore, and having set down, they gathered the good things into vessels, and the rotten things they cast without.
And walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother, casting a large sweep-net in the sea: for they were fishermen.
And when he ceased speaking, he said to Simon, Sail out into the deep, and slacken your nets for fishing. And Simon having answered, said to him, Commander, wearied for the whole-night, we took nothing: but at thy word I will slacken the net. read more. And having done this, they enclosed a great multitude of fishes, and their net broke through; And they nodded to partners, those in the other ship, that having come they should succor them. And they came and filled both ships, so that they were sinking. And Simon Peter fell upon his knees before Jesus, saying, Go out from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. For amazement held him, and all those with him, at the fishing of the fishes which they took:
Fausets
1. Diktuon (from dikoo "to throw"); let down, cast, and drawn to shore (Lu 5:2-6; Joh 21:6-11; Mt 4:18-22).
2. Amfibleestron, "a cast net," from amfiballoo "cast about," "cast hither and there" (Mt 4:18; Mr 1:16). The Egyptians make it a tent over their sleeping place to ward off insects (Herodotus ii. 95).
3. Sageene, from sattoo "to load" (Mt 13:47), "a net ... cast into the sea ... gathered (together) of every kind," a sweepnet or dragnet (Hab 1:14 michmereth), or drawnet "seine," that takes in the compass of a small bay. In Pr 1:17 explain" surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird," because the bird sees the net and is on its guard; so youths warned by God's word raise their souls heavenward, on the wings of the fear, faith, and love of God, as the bird flies upward; and therefore escape the net which the tempters fancy they are going to entrap the "innocent" in, but in which really "their own blood and their own lives" are taken (Pr 1:11,18). (See BIRD.) The tempters think that their intended victims are "innocent in vain" (so translated for "without cause"), i.e. that their innocence will not save them; but it is themselves who "spread the net in vain" (Ps 7:15-16; 9:15; Re 16:6). A net is also the image of God's vengeance, which surprises in a moment and inextricably the sinner, when he least expects (La 1:13; Eze 12:13; Ho 7:12). In 1Ki 7:17 netted checker work about a pillar's capital.
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Lattices of net work, festoons of chain work for the crown which was upon the head of the pillars; seven for the one crown and seven for the second crown.
He dug a pit, and he will dig it out, and he will fall into the pitfall he will make. His trouble shall turn back upon his head, and his violence shall come down upon his crown.
The nations sank into the pit they made: in the net they hid, their foot was taken by it
If they shall say, Go with us, we will lie in wait for blood, we will hide for the innocent gratuitously;
For gratuitously the net was spread in the eyes of all possessing a wing. And they will lie in wait for their blood; they will hide for their souls.
From height he sent fire into my bones, and it brought them down: he spread a net for my feet, he turned me away behind: he gave me desolation, being sad all the day.
And I spread my net upon him, and he was taken in my net: and I brought him to Babel the land of the Chaldeans, and he shall not see it, and there he shall die.
When they shall go I will spread my net upon them; as birds of the heavens I will bring them down; I will correct them when hearing to their assembly.
And wilt thou make man as the fishes of the sea, as the creeping thing no ruler over him?
And Jesus, walking about by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon being called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a sweep-net into the sea; for they were fishermen.
And Jesus, walking about by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon being called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a sweep-net into the sea; for they were fishermen. And he says to them, Come after me, and I will make you the fishermen of men. read more. And they instantly having let go their nets, followed him. And having proceeded thence, he saw other two brethren, James him of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the ship with Zebedee their father, adjusting their nets; and he called them. And they having instantly let go the ship and their father,. followed him.
Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like to a large sweep-net, cast into the sea, and having gathered of every kind:
And walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother, casting a large sweep-net in the sea: for they were fishermen.
And he saw two ships standing near the lake: and the fishermen having gone out of them, washed the fishing-nets. And having gone into one of the ships, which was Simon's, he asked him to sail out a little from land. And having sat down, he taught the crowds out of the ship. read more. And when he ceased speaking, he said to Simon, Sail out into the deep, and slacken your nets for fishing. And Simon having answered, said to him, Commander, wearied for the whole-night, we took nothing: but at thy word I will slacken the net. And having done this, they enclosed a great multitude of fishes, and their net broke through;
And he said to them, Cast the net to the right parts of the ship, and ye shall find. Therefore they cast, and were no more able to draw it, from the multitude of fishes. Then that disciple says, whom Jesus loved, to Peter, It is the Lord. Then Simon Peter having heard that it is the Lord, girded round the upper garment, (for he was naked,) and cast himself into the sea. read more. And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as from two hundred cubits) dragging the net of fishes. When therefore they came away to the land, they see a heap of burning coals laid, and little fish laid upon, and bread. Jesus says to them, Bring ye from the little fishes which ye have now caught. Simon Peter went up, and drew the net upon the earth, full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty-three: and being so many, the net was not split.
For they poured out the blood of the holy, and of the prophets, and thou didst give them blood to drink i for they are worthy.
Morish
Various words are translated 'net,' some signifying large nets, and others the drag net. Symbolically nets represent devices secretly laid or they would be shunned, even as a bird avoids a net spread in its sight. Pr 1:17. The kingdom of heaven is compared to a net cast into the sea., which gathers good and bad; 'the wicked' will be sorted from 'the just' at the end of the age. Mt 13:47-49. Satan and the wicked also prepare their nets and snares. Ps 141:10; 1Ti 3:7.
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The unjust shall fall into their nets together, till I shall pass by.
Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like to a large sweep-net, cast into the sea, and having gathered of every kind: Which, when it was filled, having raised up upon the shore, and having set down, they gathered the good things into vessels, and the rotten things they cast without. read more. So shall it be in the end of time; the messengers shall come forth, and separate the evil from the midst of the just,
That justified by his grace, we might be heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Smith
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