παγίς

pagisNoun (Feminine)G3803

trap

From: from G4078 (πήγνυμι);

Short Definition

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

Full Lexicon Entry

poët. (Aristoph.) and late for πάγη, a trap, snare; metaphorically (as also in cl.): " (LXX).
LXX Usage: for פַּח, מוֹקֵשׁ, רֶשֶׁת, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Timothy
2
2 Timothy
1
Luke
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 3:7
  • 1 Timothy 6:9
  • 2 Timothy 2:26
  • Luke 21:35
  • Romans 11:9

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