Habakkuk 1:14 Meaning
And makest men as the fishes of the sea, as the creeping things, that have no ruler over them?
Context Explained
12Art thou not from everlasting, O LORD my God, mine Holy One? we shall not die. O LORD, thou hast ordained them for judgment; and, O mighty God, thou hast established them for correction.
13Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he?
14And makest men as the fishes of the sea, as the creeping things, that have no ruler over them?
15They take up all of them with the angle, they catch them in their net, and gather them in their drag: therefore they rejoice and are glad.
16Therefore they sacrifice unto their net, and burn incense unto their drag; because by them their portion is fat, and their meat plenteous.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 10:29
Jesus teaches about God's sovereignty over all creation, similar to the imagery of rulers.
Isaiah 53:6
Isaiah speaks of humanity's waywardness, contrasting with God's order.
Ephesians 1:22
Paul speaks of Christ's authority over all things, reflecting God's ultimate control.
Source: Habakkuk 1:14