Nâqash — H5367

Definition

verb

to entrap (with a noose), literally or figuratively

1. to knock, strike, bring down
1. (Qal) to strike down
2. (Niphal) to be thrust after, be impelled
3. (Piel) to strike at, take aim at
4. (Hithpael) to be struck
2. (CLBL) to ensnare
1. (Qal) to ensnare
2. (Niphal) to be ensnared
3. (Piel) to lay snares
4. (Hithpael) to lay snares

Usually translated as

catch, snare

Origin

a primitive root

Greek equivalents

• ekzētéō (G1567)
• ereunáō (G2045)
• pagideúō (G3802)
• syllambánō (G4815)

Occurrences

Nâqash occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Deuteronomy (1), 1 Samuel (1), Psalms (2)

• Deuteronomy 12:30 — Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared (תִּנָּקֵשׁ֙) by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise.
• 1 Samuel 28:9 — And the woman said unto him, Behold, thou knowest what Saul hath done, how he hath cut off those that have familiar spirits, and the wizards, out of the land: wherefore then layest thou a snare (מִתְנַקֵּ֥שׁ) for my life, to cause me to die?
• Psalms 38:12 — They also that seek after my life lay snares (וַיְנַקְשׁ֤וּ) for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.
• Psalms 109:11 — Let the extortioner catch (יְנַקֵּ֣שׁ) all that he hath; and let the strangers spoil his labour.