G3803

παγίς

pagis

Feminine noun · From πήγνυμι (G4078)

From G4078; a trap (as fastened by a noose or notch); figuratively, a trick or statagem (temptation):—snare.

Outline

snare, trap, noose

of snares in which birds are entangled and caught

implies unexpectedly, suddenly, because birds and beasts are caught unawares

a snare, i.e. whatever brings peril, loss, destruction

of a sudden and unexpected deadly peril
of the allurements and seductions of sin
the allurements to sin by which the devil holds one bound
the snares of love

Usages

Luke 21:35

For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.

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Romans 11:9

And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them:

Quoting Psalms 69:22

Let their table become a snare before them: and that which should have been for their welfare, let it become a trap.

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1 Timothy 3:7

Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

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1 Timothy 6:9

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

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2 Timothy 2:26

And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

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