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Strong's H5367 נָקַשׁ (naqash)

naqash - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's G5367 — philautos (“lover of own self”) in the Greek Bible.

Strong's Number H5367
Language Hebrew
Linked Usages 5
Books 3

Strong's H5367 Quick Answer

Strong's H5367 נָקַשׁ (naqash) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. naqash (naw-kash') v. 1. to entrap (with a noose), literally or figuratively [a primitive root] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include layest, lay, and catch. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.

Meaning
naqash (naw-kash') v. 1. to entrap (with a noose), literally or figuratively [a primitive root]
Usage
5 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
Old Testament
Usage Words
layest, lay, and catch

Meaning and Definition

naqash (naw-kash') v. 1. to entrap (with a noose), literally or figuratively [a primitive root] KJV: catch (lay a) snare.

Original Word
נָקַשׁ
Transliteration
naqash
Derivation
Root: נקשׁ
Morphology
verb-stem

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H5367. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)

to snare

Usage: 1) 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

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How Strong's H5367 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render naqash, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

How Strong's H5367 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 5 linked usages.
  • The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.

Strong's H5367 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's H5367 in the Old Testament

5 indexed usages in Old Testament.

Deuteronomy 12:30 KJV

Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise.

1 Samuel 28:9 KJV

And the woman said unto him, Behold, thou knowest what Saul hath done, how he hath cut off those that have familiar spirits, and the wizards, out of the land: wherefore then layest thou a snare for my life, to cause me to die?

Psalms 9:16 KJV

The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.

Usage Excerpts

First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H5367.

Deuteronomy 12:30 Old Testament, KJV
Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise.
1 Samuel 28:9 Old Testament, KJV
And the woman said unto him, Behold, thou knowest what Saul hath done, how he hath cut off those that have familiar spirits, and the wizards, out of the land: wherefore then layest thou a snare for my life, to cause me to die?
Psalms 9:16 Old Testament, KJV
The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.
Psalms 38:12 Old Testament, KJV
They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.
Psalms 109:11 Old Testament, KJV
Let the extortioner catch all that he hath; and let the strangers spoil his labour.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's H5367, grouped by book.

Deuteronomy 1 usage, Old Testament
1 Samuel 1 usage, Old Testament
Psalms 3 usages, Old Testament

Strong's H5367 FAQ

What does naqash (נָקַשׁ) mean?

Strong's H5367 is a Hebrew entry for H5367 נָקַשׁ (naqash). naqash (naw-kash') v. 1. to entrap (with a noose), literally or figuratively [a primitive root]

How many times is naqash (נָקַשׁ) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's H5367 across 3 books.

Where can I study naqash (נָקַשׁ) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H5367 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.

What English words translate naqash (נָקַשׁ)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as layest, lay, and catch. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.