Berean Strong's Lexicon pachach: Snare, trap Original Word: פַּחַח Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּחַח (pachach), which means to ensnare or trap. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "pachach," the concept of a snare or trap is captured in the Greek word παγίς (pagis), Strong's Greek #3803, which also conveys the idea of a trap or snare. Usage: The Hebrew word "pachach" refers to a physical trap or snare used for capturing animals. It is often used metaphorically in the Bible to describe situations or schemes that entrap individuals, leading them into danger or sin. The term emphasizes the cunning and deceit involved in setting a trap, highlighting the vulnerability of those who fall into it. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, hunting and trapping were common practices for procuring food and protecting crops. Snares and traps were simple yet effective tools used by hunters. Metaphorically, the concept of a snare was well understood in the context of moral and spiritual teachings, where it symbolized the dangers of temptation and the deceitful nature of sin. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindenominative verb from pach Definition to ensnare NASB Translation trapped (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מָּחַח] verb Hiph`il denominative ensnare; Infinitive absolute הָפֵחַ כֻּלָּם Isaiah 42:22, with בְּ local an ensnaring [i. e. men have ensnared] them all in, etc. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be snared A primitive root; to batter out; but used only as denominative from pach, to spread a net -- be snared. see HEBREW pach Forms and Transliterations הָפֵ֤חַ הפח hā·p̄ê·aḥ haFeach hāp̄êaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 42:22 HEB: בָּז֣וּז וְשָׁסוּי֒ הָפֵ֤חַ בַּֽחוּרִים֙ כֻּלָּ֔ם NAS: All of them are trapped in caves, KJV: and spoiled; [they are] all of them snared in holes, INT: plundered and despoiled are trapped caves All 1 Occurrence |
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