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1. Loosely woven mesh of twine or cord used for catching birds, fish, or other prey. a. Fishing nets were of two basic types. The first was a cone-shaped net with leads around its wide mouth used for hand casting (
Matthew 4:18-21;
Mark 1:16-19 ). The second was the seine net, a large draw with floats at its head and lead sinkers at its foot. Such a net was often hauled ashore to empty (
Isaiah 19:8;
Ezekiel 26:5 ,Ezekiel 26:5,
26:14;
Ezekiel 32:3;
Ezekiel 47:10;
Matthew 13:47 ). In the majority of Old Testament cases the seine net is a figure for judgment at the hands of ruthless military forces. b. Fowling nets frequently had hinged mouths which could clamp shut when sprung (
Proverbs 1:17;
Hosea 7:11-12 ). c. Nets of unspecified type are frequently used as figures of the Lord's chastisement (
Job 19:6;
Psalm 66:11;
Lamentations 1:13;
Ezekiel 12:13 ) or of the plots of the wicked (
Psalm 9:15;
Psalm 31:4;
Psalm 35:7-8 ).
2 . Netting or network refers to grillwork used as part of the ornament of the altar of burnt offering (
Exodus 27:4-5;
Exodus 38:4 ) and of the capitals of the Temple columns (
1 Kings 7:17-20 ). The grill-work of the altar perhaps functioned as a vent.
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Net'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/n/net.html. 1991.