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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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Exodus 10:7
And Pharaoh’s servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve the Lord their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed?
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Exodus 10:7 · retained source text

And Pharaohs seruants said vnto him, How long shall this man be a snare vnto vs? Let the men goe, that they may serue the LORD their God: Knowest thou not yet, that Egypt is destroyed?

Exodus 23:33
They shall not dwell in thy land, lest they make thee sin against me: for if thou serve their gods, it will surely be a snare unto thee.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Exodus 23:33 · retained source text

They shall not dwell in thy land, lest they make thee sinne against me: for if thou serue their gods, it will surely be a snare vnto thee.

1611 marginal noteDeut. 7.16. iosh. 23.13. iudg. 2.3.

Exodus 34:12
Take heed to thyself, lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land whither thou goest, lest it be for a snare in the midst of thee:
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1611 witness · Exodus 34:12 · retained source text

Take heed to thy selfe, lest thou make a couenant with the inhabitants of the land whither thou goest, lest it be for a snare in the midst of thee.

1611 marginal noteChap. 23.32. deut. 7.2.

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