KJV dictionary & concordance

entangle

Meaning of “entangle”

To trap or ensnare by means of speech.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Matthew 22:15

Complete exact-word concordance

KJV PCE

¶ Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Matthew 22:15 · retained source text

¶ Then went the Pharises, and tooke counsell, how they might intangle him in his talke.

1611 marginal noteMarke 12.13. luke 10.20.

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Historical English dictionary sources

To ensnare; to catch in difficulties; to involve so as to perplex or hinder.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 683