Hab 1:11, 16 | JFB | e4.org | 11. Then —when elated by his successes. shall his mind change —He shall lose whatever of reason or moderation ever was in him, with pride. he shall pass over —all bounds and restraints: his pride preparing the sure way for his destruction ( ). The language is very similar to that describing Nebuchadnezzar's "change" from man's heart (understanding) to that of a beast, because of pride (see on ; ; ). An undesigned coincidence between the two sacred books written independently. imputing this his power unto his god — ( ). Sacrilegious arrogance, in ascribing to his idol Bel the glory that belongs to God [CALVIN ]. GROTIUS explains, "(saying that) his power is his own as one who is a god to himself" (compare ). So MAURER , "He shall offend as one to whom his power is his god" ( ; see on ).

‏ Habakkuk 1:11

11. Then—when elated by his successes.

shall his mind change—He shall lose whatever of reason or moderation ever was in him, with pride.

he shall pass over—all bounds and restraints: his pride preparing the sure way for his destruction (Pr 16:18). The language is very similar to that describing Nebuchadnezzar's "change" from man's heart (understanding) to that of a beast, because of pride (see on Da 4:16; Da 4:30, 31; Da 4:33, 34). An undesigned coincidence between the two sacred books written independently.

imputing this his power unto his god— (Da 5:4). Sacrilegious arrogance, in ascribing to his idol Bel the glory that belongs to God [CALVIN]. GROTIUS explains, "(saying that) his power is his own as one who is a god to himself" (compare Hab 1:16, and Da 3:1-30). So MAURER, "He shall offend as one to whom his power is his god" (Job 12:6; see on Mic 2:1).

‏ Habakkuk 1:16

16. sacrifice unto their net—that is, their arms, power, and military skill, wherewith they gained their victories; instead of to God. Compare Hab 1:11, MAURER'S interpretation. They idolize themselves for their own cleverness and might (De 8:17; Isa 10:13; 37:24, 25).

by them—by their net and dragnet.

their portion—image from a banquet: the prey which they have gotten.