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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 Corinthians 7:35
And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is comely, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Corinthians 7:35 · retained source text

And this I speake for your owne profite, not that I may cast a snare vpon you, but for that which is comely, and that you may attend vpon the Lord without distraction.

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.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Timothy 3:7 · retained source text

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.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 1 Timothy 6:9 · retained source text

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.

2 Timothy 2:26
And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Timothy 2:26 · retained source text

And that they may recouer themselues out of the snare of the deuill, who are taken captiue by him at his will.

1611 marginal noteGr. awake.

1611 marginal noteGr. taken aliue.

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