נָקַשׁ
na.qash
to snare
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "na.qash" (H5367) is a verb that means "to snare". This term is used to describe the act of catching or trapping something or someone, often in a way that is intended to be stealthy or deceitful. In the five instances where "na.qash" appears in the Bible, it is used in various contexts, including descriptions of hunting and warfare. This suggests that the word is associated with the idea of capturing or defeating an enemy, rather than simply catching prey. The emphasis on stealth and deception may imply that the snaring is often done in an underhanded or cunning manner. The significance of "na.qash" lies in its implication of cleverness and cunning, often in a negative light. When used in biblical contexts, it may suggest a lack of integrity or a willingness to use deceitful means to achieve a goal.
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Occurrences in Scripture
5 total occurrences across the text
Yahweh has made himself known. He has executed judgment. The wicked is snared by the work of his own hands.
Psalms 38:12They also who seek after my life lay snares. Those who seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and meditate deceits all day long.
Psalms 109:11Let the creditor seize all that he has. Let strangers plunder the fruit of his labor.
Deuteronomy 12:30be careful that you are not ensnared to follow them after they are destroyed from before you, and that you not inquire after their gods, saying, “How do these nations serve their gods? I will do likewise.”
1 Samuel 28:9The woman said to him, “Behold, you know what Saul has done, how he has cut off those who have familiar spirits, and the wizards, out of the land. Why then do you lay a snare for my life, to cause me to die?”