◄ 3803. pagis ►
Strong's Lexicon pagis: Snare, trap Original Word: παγίς Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: pagis Pronunciation: pä-gēs' Phonetic Spelling: (pag-ece') Definition: Snare, trap Meaning: a snare, trap (especially for catching birds) hence, met: stratagem, device, wile. Word Origin: Derived from the base of πηγνύω (pegnumi), meaning "to fix" or "to set up." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H6341 (פַּח, pach): A trap or snare, often used metaphorically in the Old Testament to describe the plots of the wicked or the dangers of sin (e.g., Psalm 91:3). Usage: The term "pagis" is used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe a trap or snare, often in the context of spiritual or moral entrapment. It conveys the idea of a hidden danger or a deceptive scheme that can lead to one's downfall. The word is used to warn believers of the subtle and often unseen threats posed by sin, false teachings, and the devil. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, snares and traps were commonly used for hunting animals. These devices were often hidden and designed to catch prey unawares. The imagery of a snare was familiar to the original audience of the New Testament, who would understand the danger of being caught in such a device. Spiritually, the concept of a snare was used to illustrate the cunning and deceptive nature of sin and evil, which can entrap individuals if they are not vigilant. HELPS Word-studies 3803 pagís (from 4078 /pḗgnymi, "set a trap") – properly, a trap set for animals; (figuratively) a moral snare that robs someone of their spiritual liberties (the Lord wishes to give). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from pégnumi Definition a trap, snare NASB Translation snare (4), trap (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3803: παγίς παγίς, παγίδος, ἡ (from πήγνυμι to make fast, 2 aorist ἐπαγον; properly, that which holds fast (cf. Anth. Pal. C, 5)), the Sept. for פַּח, רֶשֶׁת, מוקֵשׁ, etc.; a snare, trap, noose; a. properly, of snares in which birds are entangled and caught, Proverbs 6:5; Proverbs 7:23; Psalm 90:3 (); Psalm 123:7 (); παγίδας ἱσταναι, Aristophanes av. 527; hence, ὡς παγίς, as a snare, i. e. unexpectedly, suddenly, because birds and beasts are caught unawares, Luke 21:35. b. tropically, a snare, i. e. whatever brings peril, loss, destruction: of a sudden and unexpected deadly peril, Romans 11:9 from Psalm 68:23 (); of the allurements and seductions of sin, ἐμπίπτειν εἰς πειρασμόν καί παγίδα, 1 Timothy 6:9 (ἐμπίπτει εἰς παγίδα ἁμαρτωλός, Proverbs 12:13, cf. Proverbs 29:6; joined with σκάνδαλον, Wis. 14:11); τοῦ διαβόλου, the allurements to sin by which the devil holds one bound, 2 Timothy 2:26; 1 Timothy 3:7. (In Greek writings also of the snares of love.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance snare. From pegnumi; a trap (as fastened by a noose or notch); figuratively, a trick or statagem (temptation) -- snare. see GREEK pegnumi Forms and Transliterations παγιδα παγίδα παγίδας παγίδες παγίδι παγιδος παγίδος παγις παγίς παγὶς πάγος πάγους παθεινούς pagida pagída pagidos pagídos pagis pagís Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 21:35 N-NFS GRK: ὡς παγίς ἐπεισελεύσεται γὰρ KJV: For as a snare shall it come on INT: as a snare will it come indeed Romans 11:9 N-AFS GRK: αὐτῶν εἰς παγίδα καὶ εἰς NAS: BECOME A SNARE AND A TRAP, INT: of them for a snare and for 1 Timothy 3:7 N-AFS GRK: ἐμπέσῃ καὶ παγίδα τοῦ διαβόλου NAS: into reproach and the snare of the devil. KJV: reproach and the snare of the devil. INT: he might fall and [the] snare of the devil 1 Timothy 6:9 N-AFS GRK: πειρασμὸν καὶ παγίδα καὶ ἐπιθυμίας NAS: into temptation and a snare and many KJV: and a snare, and INT: temptation and a snare and desires 2 Timothy 2:26 N-GFS GRK: τοῦ διαβόλου παγίδος ἐζωγρημένοι ὑπ' NAS: and they may come to their senses [and escape] from the snare of the devil, KJV: out of the snare of the devil, INT: of the devil snare having been taken by Strong's Greek 3803 5 Occurrences παγίδα — 3 Occ. παγίδος — 1 Occ. παγίς — 1 Occ.