רֶ֫שֶׁת
re.shet (H7568)
net
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "re.shet" (H7568) is defined as a "net". This simple definition belies a significant range of usage in the Bible, where it appears 22 times. The word is used to describe a tool used for catching fish, as well as a metaphor for ensnaring or entrapping people. In its literal sense, "re.shet" is used to describe the fishing nets used by fishermen in ancient Israel (e.g., in the book of Matthew). However, the word also takes on a more figurative meaning, where it is used to describe the way in which people can be caught or ensnared by sin, temptation, or deceit. This usage highlights the idea that just as a net can catch fish, so too can sin and temptation catch people off guard. The significance of "re.shet" lies in its ability to convey the idea of being caught or trapped, whether physically or metaphorically. This word is a powerful reminder of the dangers of sin and the importance of being vigilant and aware of the potential pitfalls that lie ahead.
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You shall make a grating for it of network of bronze. On the net you shall make four bronze rings in its four corners.
You shall put it under the ledge around the altar beneath, that the net may reach halfway up the altar.
He made for the altar a grating of a network of bronze, under the ledge around it beneath, reaching halfway up.
For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he wanders into its mesh.
The nations have sunk down in the pit that they made. In the net which they hid, their own foot is taken.
He lurks in secret as a lion in his ambush. He lies in wait to catch the helpless. He catches the helpless when he draws him in his net.
Pluck me out of the net that they have laid secretly for me, for you are my stronghold.
For without cause they have hidden their net in a pit for me. Without cause they have dug a pit for my soul.
Let destruction come on him unawares. Let his net that he has hidden catch himself. Let him fall into that destruction.
They have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They dig a pit before me. They fall into the middle of it themselves.
The proud have hidden a snare for me, they have spread the cords of a net by the path. They have set traps for me.
For the net is spread in vain in the sight of any bird;
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
“From on high has he sent fire into my bones, and it prevails against them. He has spread a net for my feet. He has turned me back. He has made me desolate and I faint all day long.
I will also spread my net on him, and he will be taken in my snare. I will bring him to Babylon to the land of the Chaldeans; yet he will not see it, though he will die there.
I will spread my net on him, and he will be taken in my snare. I will bring him to Babylon, and will enter into judgment with him there for his trespass that he has trespassed against me.
Then the nations attacked him on every side from the provinces. They spread their net over him. He was taken in their pit.
The Lord Yahweh says: “I will spread out my net on you with a company of many peoples; and they will bring you up in my net.
“Listen to this, you priests! Listen, house of Israel, and give ear, house of the king! For the judgment is against you; for you have been a snare at Mizpah, and a net spread on Tabor.
When they go, I will spread my net on them. I will bring them down like the birds of the sky. I will chastise them, as their congregation has heard.