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snare

Meaning of “snare”

1. Figuratively, something that catches, entangles, endangers, or brings a person into bondage or restraint. 2. A trap, noose, or device for catching.

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46 occurrences44 verses19 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 10:7

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1 Samuel 18:21
And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son in law in the one of the twain.
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1611 witness · 1 Samuel 18:21 · retained source text

And Saul said, I will giue him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to Dauid, Thou shalt this day be my sonne in law, in the one of the twaine.

1 Samuel 28:9
And 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?
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1611 witness · 1 Samuel 28:9 · retained source text

And the woman saide vnto him, Beholde, thou knowest what Saul hath done, how hee hath cut off those that haue familiar spirits, and the wyzards out of the land: wherefore then layest thou a snare for my life, to cause me to die?

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