Snare
Snare
(usually the rendering in the A.V. of , or , all kindred roots signifying to catch by the foot in a spring noose; occasionally of , etc.; , ), a gin, net, or trap, especially of the fowler (Isa 8:14; Amos 3, 5); also such a one as seizes and holds beasts or men by the foot (Job 18:9; Jer 18:22). They were set in the path or hidden in the ground (Pro 7:23; Pro 22:5; Psa 140:5; Psa 119:110; Jer 18:22). The form of this spring or trap net appears from the original word pach (Amo 3:5; Psa 69:23). It was in two parts, which, when set, were spread out upon the ground and slightly fastened with a stick (trap stick), so that as soon as a bird or beast touched the stick, the parts flew up and enclosed the bird in the net or caught the foot of the animal.(Job 18:9). In Psa 69:23, Let their table before them become a net, here the shulchan is the Oriental cloth or leather spread upon the ground like a net. The original term is figuratively put for any cause of destruction (Jos 23:13; Hos 5:1; Job 22:10). Thus is usually rendered Psa 11:6, Upon the wicked God shall rain snares, fire, and brimstone. But the Hebrew word might here be rendered coals, burning coals, and then lightning. Still the significations nets, snares, may here well be retained as an emblem of destruction to the wicked. The snares of death (2Sa 22:6; Psa 18:5) are poetically put in apposition with the cords (A.V. improperly sorrows) of Sheol. SEE NET.
Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Snare
The expression (Amos 3:5), “Shall one take up a snare from the earth?” etc. (Authorized Version), ought to be, as in the Revised Version, “Shall a snare spring up from the ground?” etc. (See GIN)
Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary
Snare
SNARE (, ). (Luk 21:31, Rom 11:9, etc.) is primarily a trap, then a trick or snare. (1Co 7:35) is a noose or slip-knot for hanging or strangling, then a snare for birds, or the mesh of a net. We can hardly take in Luk 21:35, with Godet (Com. in loc), as a net enclosing a flock of unsuspecting birds. The idea in both words is simply that of taking unawares, as the bird in the fowlers trapthe fakhkh, in the use of which Arab boys are so expertor the hare in the noose cunningly spread in its path.
W. Ewing.
Fuente: A Dictionary Of Christ And The Gospels
Snare
snar (, pah; , pags, but , brochos, in 1Co 7:35): Over half a dozen Hebrew words are used to indicate different methods of taking birds and animals, of which the snare (, pah) is mentioned oftener than any other. It was a noose of hair for small birds, of wire for larger birds or smaller animals. The snares were set in a favorable location and grain scattered to attract the attention of feathered creatures. They accepted the bribe of good feeding and walked into the snare, not suspecting danger. For this reason the snare became particularly applicable in describing a tempting bribe offered by men to lead their fellows into trouble, and the list of references is a long one, all of the same nature. See Exo 10:7; 1Sa 18:21; 1Sa 28:9; Psa 11:6; Psa 18:5, snares of death; used symbolically of anything that may kill: Psa 91:3; Psa 124:7; Psa 140:5; Psa 141:9; Pro 7:23; Pro 13:14; Pro 18:7; Pro 20:25; Pro 22:25; Pro 29:25; Ecc 9:12. But this is a people robbed and plundered; they are all of them snared in holes, and they are hid in prison-houses: they are for a prey, and none delivereth; for a spoil, and none saith, Restore (Isa 41:22). Here it is specified that the snare was in a hole so covered as to conceal it. Jer 18:22 clearly indicates that the digging of a pit to take prey was customary, and also the hiding of the snare for the feet. North American Indians in setting a snare usually figure on catching the bird around the neck. Jer 50:24, I have laid a snare for thee; Hos 9:8, A fowler’s snare is in all his ways; Amo 3:5 seems to indicate that the snare was set for the feet; Luk 21:34, But take heed to yourselves, lest haply … that day come on you suddenly as a snare; Rom 11:9, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap; 1Co 7:35, not that I may cast a snare upon you; 1Ti 3:7, the snare of the devil; also 1Ti 6:9 But they that are minded to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, such as drown men in destruction and perdition. See GIN; NET; TRAP.
Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Snare
Several words are employed to point out the snares or pits by which animals are caught. They are also used symbolically for the snares men lay for one another, and especially for those that Satan lays to entrap man into his power. Snares to be effectual must be hidden. It is in vain to set a net in the sight of any bird, Pro 1:17; in like manner the hook in fishing is always concealed. The baits that Satan uses are things that men like, and which may not always be moral evils in themselves, as riches, honour, etc., but which may end in the loss of the soul. 1Ti 3:7; 1Ti 6:9; 2Ti 2:26. “The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.” Pro 14:27. Nehemiah, led of God, wisely avoided all the snares that were laid for him by the enemy. Neh. 6. So the Christian, taught of God, and led by the Holy Spirit, will not be ignorant of Satan’s devices, and will not fall thereby.
Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary
Snare
General references
Amo 3:5
Figurative:
– Of the evils in life of the wicked
Job 18:8-10
– Of the devices of the wicked to deceive the righteous
Psa 91:3; Jer 5:26 Ambush; Conspiracy; Pit
Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible
Snare
“a trap, a snare” (akin to pegnumi, “to fix,” and pagideuo, “to ensnare,” which see), is used metaphorically of (a) the allurements to evil by which the Devil “ensnares” one, 1Ti 3:7; 2Ti 2:26; (b) seductions to evil, which “ensnare” those who “desire to be rich,” 1Ti 6:9; (c) the evil brought by Israel upon themselves by which the special privileges Divinely granted them and centering in Christ, became a “snare” to them, their rejection of Christ and the Gospel being the retributive effect of their apostasy, Rom 11:9; (d) of the sudden judgments of God to come upon those whose hearts are “overcharged with sufeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life,” Luk 21:35 (Luk 21:34 in RV).
“a noose, slipknot, halter,” is used metaphorically in 1Co 7:35, “a snare” (RV, marg., “constraint,” “noose”). In the Sept., Pro 6:5; Pro 7:21; Pro 22:25.
Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words
Snare
Usually this word is used instead of trap. It refers to a device for catching, holding and securing another.
Exo 34:12 (a) The nations of Canaan had ways of pleasure and sin that would attract the Israelites and soon Israel would be caught in that trap and begin to live as the natives live. The Lord warned them against this path. (See also this same truth in 1Sa 18:21; Psa 91:3; Psa 119:110; Pro 7:23).
Jdg 8:27 (a) This is symbolical of the evil effect of idolatrous worship on the people of Israel. The ephod was a monument to their victory, but they changed it into an idol.
1Sa 28:9 (a) The witch thought that these strange men were trying to catch her in a trap so they could have her killed by Saul. She did not know that Saul himself was seeking her help.
2Sa 22:6 (b) The plans and schemes of evil men to destroy David are called a snare.
Psa 69:22 (a) The Lord JESUS is speaking here and asking His Father to change the plans of the enemies in such a way that their evil deeds against Him would be the very evidence that would curse them. The enemies of CHRIST were planning with great delight to get rid of Him, and their pleasure is compared to a banquet. Certainly their evil plans of that day and night turned to their curse and damnation. They were caught in their own Satanic devices.
Pro 13:14 (b) Satan has many tricks by which men are deceived and led into paths that end in hell.
1Co 7:35 (a) Paul was not using deceitful words to mislead GOD’s people into a path which he knew would bring sorrow to their hearts. He was open and above board with his statement, for he had only the blessing of GOD’s people in mind.
1Ti 3:7 (a) Satan is always making plans and schemes to destroy GOD’s people and especially the leaders of GOD’s people. These devices of the Devil are compared to snares and traps of Satan. (See 2Ti 2:26).