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παγίς G3803

G3803 is the Greek word παγίς, transliterated pagís. The King James Version most often renders it snare.

Word: παγίςTransliteration: pagísLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 5 verses

What it means

a trap (as fastened by a noose or notch); figuratively, a trick or statagem (temptation).

Where it comes from

from G4078 (πήγνυμι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

snare 5×

Strong's own list of renderings: snare.

Verses using παγίς

All 5 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 21:35 · KJV

For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.

Romans 11:9 · KJV

And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them:

1 Timothy 3:7 · KJV

Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

1 Timothy 6:9 · KJV

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.

2 Timothy 2:26 · KJV

And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3803 mean?

G3803 is the Greek word παγίς (pagís), meaning a trap (as fastened by a noose or notch); figuratively, a trick or statagem (temptation).

How is G3803 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it snare (5 times).

How many times does G3803 appear in the Bible?

παγίς (pagís) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3803 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4078 (πήγνυμι).

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