יָקֹשׁ
Transliteration
yāqōš
Pronunciation
yaw-koshe'
Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 906

Strong’s Definitions

יָקֹשׁ yâqôsh, yaw-koshe'; a primitive root; to ensnare (literally or figuratively):—fowler (lay a) snare.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x

The KJV translates Strong's H3369 in the following manner: snare (5x), lay a snare (1x), laid (1x), fowlers (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x
The KJV translates Strong's H3369 in the following manner: snare (5x), lay a snare (1x), laid (1x), fowlers (1x).

  1. to lure, entice, snare, lay a snare or lure, set a trap

    1. (Qal)

      1. to lay snares (fig. of devices of wicked)

      2. fowlers (participle)

    2. (Niphal) to be ensnared, be caught by a bait

    3. (Pual) to be entrapped

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
יָקֹשׁ yâqôsh, yaw-koshe'; a primitive root; to ensnare (literally or figuratively):—fowler (lay a) snare.
STRONGS H3369: Abbreviations
† [יָקשׁ] verb lay a bait or lure (see מוֺקֵשׁ), then generally lay snares (see also נקשׁ, קוֺשׁ) —
Qal Perfect יָק֫שְׁתִּי Jeremiah 50:24; יָֽקְשׁוּ Psalm 141:9; Participle plural יוֺקְשִׁים Psalm 124:7; — lay snares, figurative of devices of wicked Psalm 141:9 (with accusative of congnate meaning with verb); of י׳'s plan to destroy Babylon Jeremiah 50:24 יקשׁתי לך וגם נלכדר; Participle as substantive bait-layers, fowlers Psalm 124:7 (compare Psalm 141:9) simile.
Niph. Perfect נוֺקַ֫שְׁתָּ Proverbs 6:2; וְנוֺקְשׁוּ consecutive Isaiah 8:15; Isaiah 28:13; Imperfect 2nd person masculine singular תִּוָּקֵשׁ Deuteronomy 7:25; be caught by a bait, ensnared, in business entanglements Proverbs 6:2; in disastrous consequences of idolatry Deuteronomy 7:25 (|| נלכד); of those ensnared by י׳'s plans (followed by ונלכדו) Isaiah 8:15; Isaiah 28:13.
Pu. Participle יוּקָשִׁים (for מְיוּקָשִׁים, unless this should be read: Ges§ 52. R. 6; Sta§ 220): entrapped, in circumstances of life Ecclesiastes 9:12.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 7:25; Deuteronomy 7:25

Psalms

Psalms 124:7; Psalms 124:7; Psalms 141:9; Psalms 141:9; Psalms 141:9

Proverbs

Proverbs 6:2; Proverbs 6:2

Ecclesiastes

Ecclesiastes 9:12

Isaiah

Isaiah 8:15; Isaiah 8:15; Isaiah 28:13; Isaiah 28:13

Jeremiah

Jeremiah 50:24; Jeremiah 50:24