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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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Jeremiah 48:43
Fear, and the pit, and the snare, shall be upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith the Lord.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Jeremiah 48:43 · retained source text

Feare, and the pit, and the snare shall be vpon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith the LORD.

1611 marginal noteIsai. 24.17,18.

Jeremiah 48:44
He that fleeth from the fear shall fall into the pit; and he that getteth up out of the pit shall be taken in the snare: for I will bring upon it, even upon Moab, the year of their visitation, saith the Lord.
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1611 witness · Jeremiah 48:44 · retained source text

Hee that fleeth from the feare shall fall into the pit, and he that getteth vp out of the pit shall be taken in the snare: for I will bring vpon it, euen vpon Moab, the yeere of their visitation, saith the LORD.

Jeremiah 50:24
I have laid a snare for thee, and thou art also taken, O Babylon, and thou wast not aware: thou art found, and also caught, because thou hast striven against the Lord.
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1611 witness · Jeremiah 50:24 · retained source text

I haue laide a snare for thee, and thou art also taken, O Babylon, and thou wast not aware: thou art found and also caught, because thou hast striuen against the LORD.

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