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Snare
Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types
or Usually this word is used instead of trap. It refers to a device for catching, holding and securing another.
Exodus 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 in1Sa 18:21; Psalm 91:3; Psalm 119:110; Proverbs 7:23).
Judges 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.
1 Samuel 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.
2 Samuel 22:6 (b) The plans and schemes of evil men to destroy David are called a snare.
Psalm 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.
Proverbs 13:14 (b) Satan has many tricks by which men are deceived and led into paths that end in hell.
1 Corinthians 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.
1 Timothy 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. (See2Ti 2:26).
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Watson, Walter. Entry for 'Snare'. Wilson's Dictoinary of Bible Types. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/wdt/s/snare.html. 1957.
