Strongs Number: H5367
- Hebrew Word
- נָקַשׁ
- Transliteration
- nâqash
- Phonetic
- naw-kash'
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to entrap (with a {noose}) literally or figuratively
- BDB Definition
-
1. to knock, strike, bring down
a. (Qal) to strike down
b. (Niphal) to be thrust after, be impelled
c. (Piel) to strike at, take aim at
d. (Hithpael) to be struck
2. (CLBL) to ensnare
a. (Qal) to ensnare
b. (Niphal) to be ensnared
c. (Piel) to lay snares
d. (Hithpael) to lay snares
- Origin
- A primitive root
- Bible Usage
- catch. (lay a) snare.