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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 Timothy 3:7
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
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Moreouer, hee must haue a good report of them which are without, lest he fall into reproch, and the snare of the deuill.

1 Timothy 6:9
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
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But they that will be rich, fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish & hurtfull lusts, which drowne men in destruction and perdition.

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