1:16 Because of his success 1 he offers sacrifices to his throw net
and burns incense to his dragnet; 2
for because of them he has plenty of food, 3
and more than enough to eat. 4
1:17 Will he then 5 continue to fill and empty his throw net? 6
Will he always 7 destroy 8 nations and spare none? 9
1 tn Heb “therefore.”
2 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 tn Heb “for by them his portion is full [or, “fat”].”
4 tn Heb “and his food is plentiful [or, “fat”].”
5 tn Or “therefore.”
6 tn Heb “Will he then empty his throw net?” The words “continue to fill and” are supplied in the translation for clarification.
7 tn Or “continually.”
8 tn Heb “kill.”
9 tn Or “without showing compassion.”