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It appears in various contexts, illustrating both literal and metaphorical meanings. Fishing and Miracles One of the most notable uses of "catch" in the Bible is in the context of fishing, particularly in the New Testament. Fishing was a common occupation among the disciples, and Jesus used this familiar activity to teach spiritual truths. In <a href="/luke/5-4.htm">Luke 5:4-6</a> , Jesus instructs Simon Peter to "Put out into deep water and let down your nets for a catch." Despite having caught nothing all night, they obeyed and caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. This miraculous catch symbolizes the abundance and provision that come from obedience to Christ. Similarly, in <a href="/john/21-6.htm">John 21:6</a> , after His resurrection, Jesus appears to His disciples and tells them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." When they do, they are unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish. This event reaffirms Jesus' authority over creation and His ability to provide for His followers. Metaphorical Use The concept of "catch" is also used metaphorically in the Bible. In <a href="/matthew/4-19.htm">Matthew 4:19</a> , Jesus calls His first disciples, saying, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." Here, "catch" is used to describe the mission of the disciples to bring people into the Kingdom of God. This metaphor highlights the transformative power of the Gospel and the role of believers in spreading its message. Traps and Snares In the Old Testament, "catch" is often associated with traps and snares, symbolizing the dangers and temptations that can lead people away from God. <a href="/proverbs/6-5.htm">Proverbs 6:5</a> advises, "Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler." This imagery warns of the spiritual and moral pitfalls that can ensnare individuals, urging them to seek freedom through wisdom and righteousness. Divine Protection Conversely, the Bible also speaks of God's protection against being caught in such snares. <a href="/psalms/91-3.htm">Psalm 91:3</a> assures believers, "Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly plague." This promise of divine protection emphasizes God's faithfulness and His ability to rescue His people from danger. Conclusion The concept of "catch" in the Bible serves as a powerful illustration of both God's provision and the spiritual mission of believers. Whether through miraculous events, metaphorical teachings, or warnings against spiritual dangers, the theme of "catch" underscores the importance of faith, obedience, and reliance on God's guidance.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (v. t.) To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to catch a ball.2. (v. t.) To seize after pursuing; to arrest; as, to catch a thief.3. (v. t.) To take captive, as in a snare or net, or on a hook; as, to catch a bird or fish.4. (v. t.) Hence: To ensnare; to entangle.5. (v. t.) To seize with the senses or the mind; to apprehend; as, to catch a melody.6. (v. t.) To communicate to; to fasten upon; as, the fire caught the adjoining building.7. (v. t.) To engage and attach; to please; to charm.8. (v. t.) To get possession of; to attain.9. (v. t.) To take or receive; esp. to take by sympathy, contagion, infection, or exposure; as, to catch the spirit of an occasion; to catch the measles or smallpox; to catch cold; the house caught fire.10. (v. t.) To come upon unexpectedly or by surprise; to find; as, to catch one in the act of stealing.11. (v. t.) To reach in time; to come up with; as, to catch a train.12. (v. i.) To attain possession.13. (v. i.) To be held or impeded by entanglement or a light obstruction; as, a kite catches in a tree; a door catches so as not to open.14. (v. i.) To take hold; as, the bolt does not catch.15. (v. i.) To spread by, or as by, infecting; to communicate.16. (n.) Act of seizing; a grasp.17. (n.) That by which anything is caught or temporarily fastened; as, the catch of a gate.18. (n.) The posture of seizing; a state of preparation to lay hold of, or of watching he opportunity to seize; as, to lie on the catch.19. (n.) That which is caught or taken; profit; gain; especially, the whole quantity caught or taken at one time; as, a good catch of fish.20. (n.) Something desirable to be caught, esp. a husband or wife in matrimony.21. (n.) Passing opportunities seized; snatches.22. (n.) A slight remembrance; a trace.23. (n.) A humorous canon or round, so contrived that the singers catch up each other's words.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/61.htm">61. agra -- hunting, a catch</a> ... hunting, a catch. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: agra Phonetic Spelling: (ag'-rah) Short Definition: catching, a catch Definition: catching, a ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/61.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/64.htm">64. agreuo -- to catch, take by hunting</a> ... to catch, take by hunting. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: agreuo Phonetic Spelling: (ag-rew'-o) Short Definition: I catch, capture Definition: I catch ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/64.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/2221.htm">2221. zogreo -- to catch alive</a> ... to catch alive. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: zogreo Phonetic Spelling: (dzogue-reh'-o) Short Definition: I capture alive Definition: I capture alive ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2221.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/726.htm">726. harpazo -- to seize, catch up, snatch away</a> ... to seize, catch up, snatch away. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: harpazo Phonetic Spelling: (har-pad'-zo) Short Definition: I seize, snatch, obtain by ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/726.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/2340.htm">2340. thereuo -- to hunt</a> ... to hunt. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: thereuo Phonetic Spelling: (thay-ryoo'-o) Short Definition: I hunt, seek to catch Definition: I hunt, seek ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2340.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/1949.htm">1949. epilambanomai -- to lay hold of</a> ... Word Origin from epi and lambano Definition to lay hold of NASB Word Usage catch (2), give help (1), gives help (1), seized (2), take hold (2), taking (1 ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1949.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/4084.htm">4084. piazo -- to lay hold of, to take</a> ... Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: piazo Phonetic Spelling: (pee-ad'-zo) Short Definition: I lay hold of Definition: I lay hold of, apprehend, catch, arrest ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4084.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/1405.htm">1405. drassomai -- to grasp, fig. entrap</a> ... of Speech: Verb Transliteration: drassomai Phonetic Spelling: (dras'-som-ahee) Short Definition: I take hold of, grasp Definition: I take hold of, grasp, catch ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1405.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4884.htm">4884. sunarpazo -- to seize and carry away</a> ... catch. From sun and harpazo; to snatch together, ie Seize -- catch. see GREEK sun. see GREEK harpazo. (sunarpasantes) -- 1 Occurrence. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4884.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4815.htm">4815. sullambano -- to collect, ie to take, by impl. to take part ...</a> ... seized (1), taken (1). catch, conceive, help, take. From sun and lambano; to clasp, ie Seize (arrest, capture); specially, to conceive ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4815.htm - 7k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2414.htm">2414. chataph -- to catch, seize</a> ... 2413, 2414. chataph. 2415 . to catch, seize. Transliteration: chataph Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-taf') Short Definition: catch. Word Origin a prim. ... /hebrew/2414.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/2480.htm">2480. chalat -- to catch</a> ... to catch. Transliteration: chalat Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-lat') Short Definition: catching. ... root Definition to catch NASB Word Usage catching (1). catch. ... /hebrew/2480.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/5595.htm">5595. saphah -- to sweep or snatch away, catch up</a> ... 5594, 5595. saphah. 5596 . to sweep or snatch away, catch up. Transliteration: saphah Phonetic Spelling: (saw-faw') Short Definition: away. Word Origin a prim ... /hebrew/5595.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/1770.htm">1770. dig -- to fish for, catch</a> ... 1769, 1770. dig. 1771 . to fish for, catch. Transliteration: dig Phonetic Spelling: (deeg) Short Definition: fish. Word Origin denominative ... /hebrew/1770.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/7805.htm">7805. shazaph -- to catch sight of, look on</a> ... 7804, 7805. shazaph. 7806 . to catch sight of, look on. Transliteration: shazaph Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-zaf') Short Definition: burned. Word Origin a prim ... /hebrew/7805.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/3920.htm">3920. lakad -- to capture, seize, take</a> ... root Definition to capture, seize, take NASB Word Usage capture (9), captured (57), captures (4), captures at all (1), catch (2), caught (12), clasp (1 ... /hebrew/3920.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/270.htm">270. achaz -- to grasp, take hold, take possession</a> ... root Definition to grasp, take hold, take possession NASB Word Usage acquire property (1), acquired property (1), attached (1), bolt (1), catch (1), caught (3 ... /hebrew/270.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm">2388. chazaq -- to be or grow firm or strong, strengthen</a> ... aid, amend, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain,. A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively ... /hebrew/2388.htm - 8k <a href="/hebrew/6718.htm">6718. tsayid -- hunting, game</a> ... 6717, 6718. tsayid. 6718a . hunting, game. Transliteration: tsayid Phonetic Spelling: (tsah'-yid) Short Definition: catch. catch ... /hebrew/6718.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/2963.htm">2963. taraph -- to tear, rend, pluck</a> ... catch, without doubt, feed, rend in pieces, surely, tear in pieces. A primitive root; to pluck off or pull to pieces; causatively ... /hebrew/2963.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/josephus/the_life_of_flavius_josephus/section_63_and_now_being.htm">And Now Being Desirous to Catch Simon by a Wile...</a> ... Section 63. And now being desirous to catch Simon by a wile? 63. And now being desirous to catch Simon by a wile, and Joazar with ... /.../josephus/the life of flavius josephus/section 63 and now being.htm<a href="/library/thaumaturgus/the_oration_and_panegyric_addressed_to_origen/argument_xiv_whence_the_contentions_of.htm">Whence the Contentions of Philosophers have Sprung. Against those ...</a> ... Philosophers Have Sprung. Against Those Who Catch at Everything that Meets Them, and Give It Credence, and Cling to It. Origen Was ... /.../argument xiv whence the contentions of.htm<a href="/library/chidley/fifty-two_story_talks_to_boys_and_girls/opportunity.htm">Opportunity</a> ... The meaning of the picture is this: When you catch an opportunity as it comes, it is easy to hold; but once you let it get by you, it is very difficult to ... /.../chidley/fifty-two story talks to boys and girls/opportunity.htm<a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_e/the_equipment_of_the_servants.htm">The Equipment of the Servants</a> ... it may not interfere with his work, his lamp in his hand that he may see to go about his business and his eye ever turned to the entrance to catch the first ... /.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/the equipment of the servants.htm<a href="/library/huxley/lay_sermons_addresses_and_reviews/xiii_criticisms_on_the_origin.htm">Criticisms on "The Origin of Species. "</a> ... teleological, and the Darwinian, conception. Cats catch mice, small birds and the like, very well. Teleology tells us that they ... /.../huxley/lay sermons addresses and reviews/xiii criticisms on the origin.htm<a href="/library/binning/the_works_of_the_rev_hugh_binning/sermon_i_that_which_was.htm">"That which was from the Beginning, which we have Heard, which we ...</a> ... entry to fall upon some thing that might stir up the attention of their hearers, or make them the more inclinable to receive instruction, or catch their favour ... /.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon i that which was.htm<a href="/library/various/life_and_works_of_rufinus_with_jeromes_apology_against_rufinus_/16_but_perhaps_some_one.htm">But Perhaps Some one is Alarmed at Hearing us Discourse of the ...</a> ... in fashion as a man"), might lure on the Prince of this world to a conflict, to whom offering His flesh as a bait, His divinity underneath might catch him and ... /.../16 but perhaps some one.htm<a href="/library/mcgarvey/the_four-fold_gospel/xxx_jesus_calls_four_fishermen.htm">Jesus Calls Four Fishermen to Follow Him.</a> ... Disciples are fishers, human souls are fish, the world is the sea, the gospel is the net, and eternal life is the shore whither the catch is drawn.] ^a 21 And ... /.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/xxx jesus calls four fishermen.htm<a href="/library/augustine/against_lying/section_4_of_lies_are.htm">Of Lies are Many Sorts, which Indeed All...</a> ... what manner of thing it is, if against the doctrine of Christ we shall tell a lie which whoso believes shall perish, in order that we may catch the enemies of ... //christianbookshelf.org/augustine/against lying/section 4 of lies are.htm<a href="/library/augustine/the_harmony_of_the_gospels/chapter_xvii_of_the_calling_of.htm">Of the Calling of the Apostles as they were Fishing.</a> ... There may also seem to be a discrepancy in this respect, that Luke records the saying, "From henceforth thou shalt catch men," [828] as if it had been ... /.../augustine/the harmony of the gospels/chapter xvii of the calling of.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/c/catch.htm">Catch (46 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (vt) To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to catch a ball. ... /c/catch.htm - 22k<a href="/topical/l/latch.htm">Latch (1 Occurrence)</a> ... 3. (n.) A movable piece which holds anything in place by entering a notch or cavity; specifically, the catch which holds a door or gate when closed, though it ... /l/latch.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/g/glimpse.htm">Glimpse (2 Occurrences)</a> ... 4. (vi) to appear by glimpses; to catch glimpses. 5. (vt) To catch a glimpse of; to see by glimpses; to have a short or hurried view of. ... /g/glimpse.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/t/trip.htm">Trip (4 Occurrences)</a> ... 3. (ni) To take a quick step, as when in danger of losing one's balance; hence, to make a false; to catch the foot; to lose footing; to stumble. ... /t/trip.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/e/entrap.htm">Entrap (5 Occurrences)</a> ... Noah Webster's Dictionary (vt) To catch in a trap; to ensnare; hence, to catch, as in a trap, by artifices; to involve in difficulties or distresses; to catch... /e/entrap.htm - 8k<a href="/topical/d/drags.htm">Drags (5 Occurrences)</a> ... Psalms 10:9 He lieth in wait in a secret place as a lion in his lair, he lieth in wait to catch the poor; he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him up in his ... /d/drags.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/t/trap.htm">Trap (35 Occurrences)</a> ... 12. (vt) To catch in a trap or traps; as, to trap foxes. 13. ... Job 18:9 A snare will take him by the heel. A trap will catch him. (WEB NAS RSV NIV). ... /t/trap.htm - 19k<a href="/topical/f/fish.htm">Fish (66 Occurrences)</a> ... or yard. 9. (vi) To attempt to catch fish; to be employed in taking fish, by any means, as by angling or drawing a net. 10. (vi) To ... /f/fish.htm - 38k<a href="/topical/l/lurketh.htm">Lurketh (2 Occurrences)</a> ... Psalms 10:9 He lurketh in secret as a lion in his covert; He lieth in wait to catch the poor: He doth catch the poor, when he draweth him in his net. (ASV). ... /l/lurketh.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/l/lair.htm">Lair (8 Occurrences)</a> ... (See NAS). Psalms 10:9 He lurketh in secret as a lion in his covert; He lieth in wait to catch the poor: He doth catch the poor, when he draweth him in his net. ... /l/lair.htm - 8k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/fishers-of-men.html">What does it mean to be “fishers of men”? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/foxes-Song-Solomon.html">What is the meaning of the foxes in Song of Solomon 2:15? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/life-Peter.html">Who was Peter in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/catch.htm">Catch: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <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 href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Catch (46 Occurrences)<a href="/matthew/13-19.htm">Matthew 13:19</a> When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. (Root in KJV WEY DBY WBS YLT)<a href="/matthew/17-27.htm">Matthew 17:27</a> But, lest we cause them to stumble, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take up the first fish that comes up. When you have opened its mouth, you will find a stater coin. Take that, and give it to them for me and you." (See NIV)<a href="/mark/12-13.htm">Mark 12:13</a> And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words. (KJV ASV DBY WBS NIV)<a href="/luke/5-4.htm">Luke 5:4</a> When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into the deep, and let down your nets for a catch." (WEB NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/5-9.htm">Luke 5:9</a> For he was amazed, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had caught; (WEB YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/luke/5-10.htm">Luke 5:10</a> and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Jesus said to Simon, "Don't be afraid. From now on you will be catching people alive." (Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/11-54.htm">Luke 11:54</a> lying in wait for him, and seeking to catch him in something he might say, that they might accuse him. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/20-20.htm">Luke 20:20</a> They watched him, and sent out spies, who pretended to be righteous, that they might trap him in something he said, so as to deliver him up to the power and authority of the governor. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/luke/20-26.htm">Luke 20:26</a> They weren't able to trap him in his words before the people. They marveled at his answer, and were silent. (See NAS RSV)<a href="/john/21-6.htm">John 21:6</a> He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." They cast it therefore, and now they weren't able to draw it in for the multitude of fish. (See NAS)<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-4.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:4</a> and ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day may catch you as a thief; (YLT)<a href="/2_peter/2-14.htm">2 Peter 2:14</a> Their very eyes are full of adultery--being eyes which never cease from sin. These men set traps to catch unstedfast souls, their own hearts being well trained in greed. They are fore-doomed to God's curse! (WEY)<a href="/genesis/44-4.htm">Genesis 44:4</a> When they had gone out of the city, and were not yet far off, Joseph said to his steward, "Up, follow after the men. When you overtake them, ask them,'Why have you rewarded evil for good? (See NIV)<a href="/exodus/22-6.htm">Exodus 22:6</a> "If fire breaks out, and catches in thorns so that the shocks of grain, or the standing grain, or the field are consumed; he who kindled the fire shall surely make restitution. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS RSV)<a href="/deuteronomy/32-11.htm">Deuteronomy 32:11</a> Then the messengers came to Gibeah of Saul, and spoke these words in the ears of the people: and all the people lifted up their voice, and wept. (See RSV NIV)<a href="/joshua/2-5.htm">Joshua 2:5</a> It happened about the time of the shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out. Where the men went, I don't know. Pursue them quickly; for you will overtake them." (See NIV)<a href="/judges/21-21.htm">Judges 21:21</a> and see, and behold, if the daughters of Shiloh come out to dance in the dances, then come out of the vineyards, and each man catch his wife of the daughters of Shiloh, and go to the land of Benjamin. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS)<a href="/1_samuel/23-26.htm">1 Samuel 23:26</a> And Saul goeth on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain, and David is hastened to go from the face of Saul, and Saul and his men are compassing David and his men, to catch them. (YLT)<a href="/1_kings/18-40.htm">1 Kings 18:40</a> And Elijah saith to them, 'Catch ye the prophets of Baal; let not a man escape of them;' and they catch them, and Elijah bringeth them down unto the stream Kishon, and doth slaughter them there. (YLT)<a href="/1_kings/20-18.htm">1 Kings 20:18</a> And he saith, 'If for peace they have come out -- catch them alive; and if for battle they have come out -- alive catch them.' (YLT)<a href="/1_kings/20-33.htm">1 Kings 20:33</a> Now the men did diligently observe whether any thing would come from him, and did hastily catch it: and they said, Thy brother Benhadad. Then he said, Go ye, bring him. Then Benhadad came forth to him; and he caused him to come up into the chariot. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)<a href="/2_kings/7-12.htm">2 Kings 7:12</a> And the king arose in the night, and said unto his servants, I will now show you what the Syrians have done to us. They know that we be hungry; therefore are they gone out of the camp to hide themselves in the field, saying, When they come out of the city, we shall catch them alive, and get into the city. (KJV DBY YLT)<a href="/2_kings/10-14.htm">2 Kings 10:14</a> And he saith, 'Catch them alive;' and they catch them alive, and slaughter them at the pit of the shearing-house, forty and two men, and he hath not left a man of them. (YLT)<a href="/job/9-18.htm">Job 9:18</a> He will not allow me to catch my breath, but fills me with bitterness. (WEB)<a href="/job/18-9.htm">Job 18:9</a> A snare will take him by the heel. A trap will catch him. (WEB)<a href="/job/23-9.htm">Job 23:9</a> He works to the north, but I can't see him. He turns south, but I can't catch a glimpse of him. (WEB NIV)<a href="/psalms/10-9.htm">Psalms 10:9</a> 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. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)<a href="/psalms/35-8.htm">Psalms 35:8</a> Let destruction come on him unawares. Let his net that he has hidden catch himself. Let him fall into that destruction. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)<a href="/psalms/71-11.htm">Psalms 71:11</a> Saying, 'God hath forsaken him, Pursue and catch him, for there is no deliverer.' (YLT)<a href="/psalms/109-11.htm">Psalms 109:11</a> Let the extortioner catch all that he hath; and let the strangers spoil his labour. (KJV ASV WBS)<a href="/proverbs/12-27.htm">Proverbs 12:27</a> He who is slow in his work does not go in search of food; but the ready worker gets much wealth. (See RSV)<a href="/proverbs/30-28.htm">Proverbs 30:28</a> You can catch a lizard with your hands, yet it is in kings' palaces. (WEB)<a href="/songs/2-15.htm">Song of Songs 2:15</a> Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vineyards; for our vineyards are in blossom. (WEB NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/jeremiah/2-34.htm">Jeremiah 2:34</a> And in the skirts of your robe may be seen the life-blood of those who have done no wrong: ... (See NIV)<a href="/jeremiah/5-26.htm">Jeremiah 5:26</a> For among my people are found wicked men: they watch, as fowlers lie in wait; they set a trap, they catch men. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/jeremiah/16-16.htm">Jeremiah 16:16</a> Behold, I will send for many fishermen, says Yahweh, and they shall fish them up; and afterward I will send for many hunters, and they shall hunt them from every mountain, and from every hill, and out of the clefts of the rocks. (See RSV NIV)<a href="/jeremiah/26-8.htm">Jeremiah 26:8</a> And it cometh to pass, at the completion of Jeremiah's speaking all that Jehovah hath commanded him to speak unto all the people, that the priests, and the prophets, and all the people catch him, saying, Thou dost surely die, (YLT)<a href="/ezekiel/13-18.htm">Ezekiel 13:18</a> and say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Woe unto the women that sew pillows for all wrists, and that make veils for the head of persons of every stature to catch souls! Will ye catch the souls of my people, and will ye save your own souls alive? (DBY)<a href="/ezekiel/13-20.htm">Ezekiel 13:20</a> Wherefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I am against your pillows, that the souls which ye catch by their means may fly away; and I will tear them from your arms, and will let the souls go, the souls that ye catch, that they may fly away. (DBY)<a href="/ezekiel/19-3.htm">Ezekiel 19:3</a> She brought up one of her cubs: he became a young lion, and he learned to catch the prey; he devoured men. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)<a href="/ezekiel/19-6.htm">Ezekiel 19:6</a> He went up and down among the lions; he became a young lion, and he learned to catch the prey; he devoured men. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)<a href="/hosea/2-7.htm">Hosea 2:7</a> She will follow after her lovers, but she won't overtake them; and she will seek them, but won't find them. Then she will say,'I will go and return to my first husband; for then was it better with me than now.' (See NIV)<a href="/hosea/7-12.htm">Hosea 7:12</a> 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. (See NIV)<a href="/amos/3-5.htm">Amos 3:5</a> Can a bird fall in a trap on the earth, where no snare is set for him? Does a snare spring up from the ground, when there is nothing to catch? (WEB NIV)<a href="/habakkuk/1-15.htm">Habakkuk 1:15</a> He takes up all of them with the hook. He catches them in his net, and gathers them in his dragnet. Therefore he rejoices and is glad. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NIV)<a href="/habakkuk/1-16.htm">Habakkuk 1:16</a> Therefore he sacrifices to his net, and burns incense to his dragnet, because by them his life is luxurious, and his food is good. 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