Naqash נָקַשׁ
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| נָקַשׁ | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | naqash |
| Strong's number | H5367 |
| Language | Hebrew |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Gloss | to snare |
| Occurrences | 5 in 5 verses |
| Most frequent in | Psalms (3) |
Naqash (Hebrew נָקַשׁ, Strong's H5367) is a Hebrew verb meaning “to snare”. It occurs 5 times in 5 verses of the Old Testament.
Definition
1) to knock, strike, bring down
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
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
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Hebrew (based on the abridged Brown-Driver-Briggs), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | snared (2), snare (1), snares (1), catch (1) |
|---|---|
| BSB | be ensnared (1), set a trap (1), are ensnared (1), lay snares (1), seize (1) |
Verses
Every verse with Naqash, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
Deuteronomy
- Deuteronomy 12:30Take 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.be careful not to be ensnared by their ways after they have been destroyed before you. Do not inquire about their gods, asking, “How do these nations serve their gods? I will do likewise.”
1 Samuel
- 1 Samuel 28:9And 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?But the woman replied, “Surely you know what Saul has done, how he has killed the mediums and spiritists in the land. Why have you set a trap to get me killed?”
Psalms
- Psalm 9:16The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah
- Psalm 38:12They 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.Those who seek my life lay snares; those who wish me harm speak destruction, plotting deceit all day long.
- Psalm 109:11Let the extortioner catch all that he hath; and let the strangers spoil his labour.May the creditor seize all he owns, and strangers plunder the fruits of his labor.
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).