G3803: παγίς
pagís · “trap”
Definition
a trap (as fastened by a noose or notch); figuratively, a trick or statagem (temptation)
KJV translates it as: snare
Word origin: from G4078 (πήγνυμι);
Extended definition
(πήγνυμι), [in LXX for פַּח, מוֹקֵשׁ, רֶשֶׁת, etc. ;]
poët. (Aristoph., al.) and late for πάγη, a trap, snare; metaphorically (as also in cl.): Luk.21:35, Rom.11:9" (LXX) 1Ti.3:7 6:9, 2Ti.2:26.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3803 is translated
- a snare ×2
- a snare; ×1
- the snare ×1
- snare ×1
Bible verses with G3803 (pagís)
Pagís appears in 5 verses.
- Luke 21:35
For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.
- Romans 11:9
And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.