παγίς pagís

Greek · Strong's G3803 · used 5 times in 5 verses

Meaning

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

In the King James Version: snare

Derivation: from G4078 (πήγνυμι);

Luke 21:35 For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth.
Romans 11:9 And David says: “May their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a retribution to them.
1 Timothy 3:7 Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
1 Timothy 6:9 Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.
2 Timothy 2:26 Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.