The meaning of “רֶשֶׁת”
Understanding resheth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
net(-work). - a net (as catching animals) 1) net 1a) net 1a1) for catching 1a2) of judgment (fig) 1a3) of leaders leadin...
רֶשֶׁת
net(-work). - a net (as catching animals) 1) net 1a) net 1a1) for catching 1a2) of judgment (fig) 1a3) of leaders leading people to sin 1a4) as a trap for man 1b) network (brazen-for altar of tabernacle)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 27:5 | “And thou shalt put it under the compass of the altar beneath, that the net may be even to the midst of the altar.” Word: רֶשֶׁת (resheth) | |
| Job 18:8 | “For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he walketh upon a snare.” Word: רֶשֶׁת (resheth) | |
| Psalms 35:7 | “For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without cause they have digged for my soul.” Word: רֶשֶׁת (resheth) | |
| Proverbs 29:5 | “A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.” Word: רֶשֶׁת (resheth) | |
| Lamentations 1:13 | “From above hath he sent fire into my bones, and it prevaileth against them: he hath spread a net for my feet, he hath turned me back: he hath made me desolate and faint all the day.” Word: רֶשֶׁת (resheth) |
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