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This concept is deeply rooted in the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, where it serves as a warning against the schemes of evildoers and a call to trust in God's protection and justice.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/proverbs/1-17.htm">Proverbs 1:17-18</a> :</b> "How futile it is to spread the net where any bird can see it! But they lie in wait for their own blood; they ambush their own lives." This passage highlights the futility and self-destructive nature of the wicked who set traps for others. The imagery of a net is used to illustrate the hidden dangers and the ultimate downfall of those who engage in deceitful practices.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/psalms/9-15.htm">Psalm 9:15</a> :</b> "The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden." Here, the psalmist reflects on the justice of God, who allows the wicked to be ensnared by their own devices. The net, hidden in a pit, symbolizes the secretive and malicious intentions of those who oppose God's people, yet it also serves as a reminder of divine retribution.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/psalms/35-7.htm">Psalm 35:7-8</a> :</b> "For without cause they laid their net for me; without reason they dug a pit for my soul. May ruin overtake them by surprise; may the net they hid entangle them; may they fall into the pit, to their ruin." In this imprecatory psalm, David calls upon God to deliver him from his enemies who have unjustly set traps for him. The net and pit imagery underscores the treachery of his adversaries and his reliance on God's intervention.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>The use of a net hidden in a pit as a metaphor in Scripture serves several theological purposes. It underscores the reality of evil in the world and the presence of those who seek to harm the righteous through deceit and treachery. This imagery also emphasizes the moral order established by God, where the wicked ultimately face the consequences of their actions. The hidden net is a reminder of the unseen spiritual battles that believers face and the need for vigilance and discernment.<br><br>Furthermore, the concept of a net hidden in a pit points to the sovereignty and justice of God. Despite the apparent success of the wicked in laying traps, Scripture assures believers that God sees all and will bring about justice in His perfect timing. The righteous are encouraged to trust in God's protection and to remain steadfast in their faith, knowing that He will deliver them from the snares of the enemy.<br><br><b>Practical Application:</b><br><br>For believers today, the imagery of a net hidden in a pit serves as a caution against falling into the traps of sin and temptation. It calls for a life of integrity and righteousness, avoiding deceitful practices and trusting in God's guidance. Additionally, it encourages believers to pray for protection against the schemes of the enemy and to seek wisdom in navigating the challenges of life.<br><br>In summary, the biblical motif of a net hidden in a pit is a powerful reminder of the reality of evil, the justice of God, and the assurance of His protection for those who trust in Him.<a name="nav" id="nav"></a><div class="vheading2">Nave's Topical Index</div><span class="rtext"><a href="/context/psalms/35-7.htm">Psalm 35:7,8</a></span><br>For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without cause they have dig for my soul.<br><span class="source">Nave's Topical Index</span><p><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/augustine/exposition_on_the_book_of_psalms/psalm_xxxv.htm"><span class="l">Psalm XXXV.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> For it follows, "And let the <b>net</b> which they have <b>hidden</b> catch themselves <b>...</b> and forgetting<br> should drink it up himself: or as if one should dig a <b>pit</b>, that his <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm xxxv.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_3_1857/secret_sins.htm"><span class="l">Secret Sins</span></a> <br><b>...</b> and detect, compared with those which are <b>hidden</b> to ourselves <b>...</b> and become in very<br> deed ripe for the <b>pit</b>. <b>...</b> Yon bird, taken in the fowler's <b>net</b>, and labouring to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/secret sins.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/on_the_priesthood/homily_xv_again_on_the.htm"><span class="l">Again on the Calamity of the City of Antioch. ...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> and the injury is not manifest, which lies <b>hidden</b> on all <b>...</b> On either side are the<br> <b>pit</b>-falls; on either side the <b>...</b> the deer which has fallen into the <b>net</b>, but has <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily xv again on the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/pink/the_antichrist/antichrist_in_the_psalms_.htm"><span class="l">Antichrist in the Psalms</span></a> <br><b>...</b> in the <b>pit</b> that they made: in the <b>net</b> which they <b>...</b> God, shalt bring them down into<br> the <b>pit</b> of destruction <b>...</b> against Thy people, and consulted against Thy <b>hidden</b> ones <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the antichrist/antichrist in the psalms .htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_35_1889/whither_goest_thou.htm"><span class="l">Whither Goest Thou?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> I must lay down the crook and take up the <b>net</b>. <b>...</b> though unknown to all the world, so<br> are we <b>hidden</b> from the <b>...</b> going, it is because you are going down into the <b>pit</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 35 1889/whither goest thou.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_11_1865/satan_considering_the_saints.htm"><span class="l">Satan Considering the Saints</span></a> <br><b>...</b> at such points that he soon discovers any <b>hidden</b> mischief <b>...</b> Oh arch fiend, how art<br> thou taken in thine own <b>net</b>! <b>...</b> Thou madest a <b>pit</b> for Job, and hast fallen into it <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 11 1865/satan considering the saints.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_4_1858/the_glorious_gospel.htm"><span class="l">The Glorious Gospel</span></a> <br><b>...</b> he would discover stony relics of youthful sins, <b>hidden</b> down in <b>...</b> and vice, and folly<br> have cast their iron <b>net</b> about him <b>...</b> The <b>pit</b> of hell is flaring across his path <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/the glorious gospel.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watson/the_beatitudes_an_exposition_of_matthew_51-12/15_a_discourse_of_mercifulness.htm"><span class="l">A Discourse of Mercifulness</span></a> <br><b>...</b> They tread upon the banks of the bottomless <b>pit</b>. <b>...</b> Psalm 10:9). Chrysostom says the<br> drawing into the <b>net</b> is when <b>...</b> It may lie <b>hidden</b> in the heart and not be seen <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../15 a discourse of mercifulness.htm</font><p><a href="/library/pullan/the_books_of_the_new_testament/chapter_xxv_the_revelation_of.htm"><span class="l">The Revelation of St. John the Divine</span></a> <br><b>...</b> In the Revelation (ii.17) Jesus promises to believers "the <b>hidden</b> manna;" in <b>...</b> With<br> the fifth, chastisement ascends from the <b>pit</b>; with the sixth, angels and <b>...</b> <b>net</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../pullan/the books of the new testament/chapter xxv the revelation of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bunyan/the_works_of_john_bunyan_volumes_1-3/a_holy_life_the_beauty.htm"><span class="l">A Holy Life the Beauty of Christianity: Or, an Exhortation to <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> nor fool so merrily to the correction of the stocks, nor silly bird so wantonly<br> to the <b>hidden net</b>, as iniquity makes men go down her steps to the <b>pit</b> of hell <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/a holy life the beauty.htm</font><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/parable-dragnet.html">What is the meaning of the Parable of the Dragnet? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/fishers-of-men.html">What does it mean to be “fishers of men”? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-org.html">What is Bible.org? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/net.htm">Net: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a 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