נָקַשׁ

na.qashVerbH5367

to snare

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to entrap (with a noose), literally or figuratively

to knock, strike, bring down 1a) (Qal) to strike down 1b) (Niphal) to be thrust after, be impelled 1c) (Piel) to strike at, take aim at 1d) (Hithpael) to be struck 2) (CLBL) to ensnare 2a) (Qal) to ensnare 2b) (Niphal) to be ensnared 2c) (Piel) to lay snares 2d) (Hithpael) to lay snares

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

3 times

Appears 3 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

1 Samuel

Deuteronomy

Psalms

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