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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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Proverbs 7:23
Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 7:23 · retained source text

Til a dart strike through his liuer, as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.

Proverbs 18:7
A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 18:7 · retained source text

A fooles mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soule.

1611 marginal noteChap. 10.14. and 12.13. & 13.3.

Proverbs 20:25
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make inquiry.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 20:25 · retained source text

It is a snare to the man who deuoureth that which is holy: and after vowes, to make inquirie.

Proverbs 29:8
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 29:8 · retained source text

Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.

1611 marginal noteOr, set a citie on fire.

Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 29:25 · retained source text

The feare of man bringeth a snare: but who so putteth his trust in the LORD, shall be safe.

1611 marginal noteHeb. shalbe set on high.

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