Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H4170

Strong's H4170 · Hebrew

מוֹקֵשׁ

môwqêsh · /mo-kashe'/

Number
H4170
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מוֹקֵשׁ
Transliteration
môwqêsh
Pronunciation
mo-kashe'
KJV occurrences
27 verses

Definition

a noose (for catching animals) (literally or figuratively); by implication, a hook (for the nose)

KJV: be ensnared, gin, (is) snare(-d), trap.

Root / derivation: or מֹקֵשׁ; from H3369 (יָקֹשׁ);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מוֹקֵשׁ across 27 verses.

snare14×
snares6×
gins2×
ensnared1×
gin1×
snared1×
trap1×
traps1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

27 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Exodus3 verses
Deuteronomy1 verse
Joshua1 verse
Judges2 verses
1 Samuel1 verse
2 Samuel1 verse
Job2 verses
Psalms6 verses
Proverbs8 verses
Proverbs 12:13

The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. The wicked: Heb. The snare of the wicked is in the transgression of lips

Proverbs 13:14

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

Proverbs 14:27

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

Proverbs 18:7

A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

Proverbs 20:25

It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.

Proverbs 22:25

Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.

Proverbs 29:6

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. safe: Heb. set on high

Isaiah1 verse
Amos1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H4170 (môwqêsh) mean?

a noose (for catching animals) (literally or figuratively); by implication, a hook (for the nose)

How many times does H4170 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H4170 (מוֹקֵשׁ) appears in 27 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “snare.”

How is môwqêsh translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H4170 is rendered as “snare” (14×), “snares” (6×), “gins” (2×), “ensnared” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word מוֹקֵשׁ come from?

or מֹקֵשׁ; from H3369 (יָקֹשׁ);