H5367: נָקַשׁ
nâqash · pronounced naw-kash' · “to snare”
Definition
to entrap (with a noose), literally or figuratively
KJV translates it as: catch (lay a) snare.
Word origin: a primitive root;
Extended definition
1a) (Qal) to strike down
1b) (Niphal) to be thrust after, be impelled
1c) (Piel) to strike at, take aim at
1d) (Hithpael) to be struck
2) (CLBL) to ensnare
2a) (Qal) to ensnare
2b) (Niphal) to be ensnared
2c) (Piel) to lay snares
2d) (Hithpael) to lay snares
Brief lexicon based on BDB via STEPBible TBESH (CC BY 4.0).
How H5367 is translated
- you should be ensnared ×1
- setting traps ×1
- he is striking down ×1
- they set traps ×1
- may he strike ×1
Bible verses with H5367 (nâqash)
Nâqash appears in 5 verses.
- Deuteronomy 12:30
Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise.
- 1 Samuel 28:9
And the woman said unto him, Behold, thou knowest what Saul hath done, how he hath cut off those that have familiar spirits, and the wizards, out of the land: wherefore then layest thou a snare for my life, to cause me to die?
- Psalms 9:16
The Lord is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.
- Psalms 38:12
They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.
- Psalms 109:11
Let the extortioner catch all that he hath; and let the strangers spoil his labour.