Strongs Number: H3369
- Hebrew Word
- יָקֹשׁ
- Transliteration
- yâqôsh
- Phonetic
- yaw-koshe'
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to ensnare (literally or figuratively)
- BDB Definition
-
1. to lure, entice, snare, lay a snare or lure, set a trap
a. (Qal)
1. to lay snares (fig. of devices of wicked)
2. fowlers (participle)
b. (Niphal) to be ensnared, be caught by a bait
c. (Pual) to be entrapped
- Origin
- A primitive root
- Bible Usage
- fowler (lay a) snare.