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This term is used metaphorically to describe spiritual and moral entrapment, highlighting the dangers of sin, temptation, and the deceitfulness of the world.<br><br><b>Old Testament References</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, the imagery of a snare is frequently used to describe the dangers that can lead the Israelites away from their covenant with God. In <a href="/proverbs/29-6.htm">Proverbs 29:6</a>, it is written, "An evil man is ensnared by his own sin, but a righteous man sings and rejoices." This verse contrasts the fate of the wicked, who are trapped by their own sinful actions, with the joy and freedom experienced by the righteous.<br><br>The Psalms also use this imagery to express a plea for divine protection. <a href="/psalms/141-9.htm">Psalm 141:9</a> states, "Keep me from the snares they have laid for me, and from the lures of evildoers." Here, the psalmist seeks God's help to avoid the traps set by those who oppose righteousness.<br><br><b>New Testament References</b><br><br>In the New Testament, the concept of being ensnared is often associated with the dangers of false teachings and the love of money. In <a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">1 Timothy 6:9</a>, Paul warns, "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." This passage highlights the spiritual peril of prioritizing wealth over faithfulness to God.<br><br>Similarly, in <a href="/2_timothy/2-26.htm">2 Timothy 2:26</a>, Paul speaks of those who have been ensnared by the devil: "Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will." This verse underscores the spiritual battle believers face and the need for repentance and divine intervention to break free from such captivity.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>Theologically, the concept of being ensnared serves as a warning against complacency in one's spiritual life. It emphasizes the need for vigilance, prayer, and reliance on God's wisdom to avoid the traps of sin and temptation. The Bible consistently teaches that while the world offers many lures, true freedom and joy are found in obedience to God and His commandments.<br><br><b>Practical Application</b><br><br>For believers, the idea of being ensnared calls for a proactive approach to spiritual growth. This includes regular study of Scripture, prayer, and fellowship with other believers to strengthen one's faith and discernment. It also involves a conscious effort to avoid situations and influences that could lead to spiritual compromise.<br><br>In summary, the biblical concept of being ensnared serves as a powerful reminder of the spiritual dangers that exist and the importance of remaining steadfast in faith and obedience to God.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/4170.htm"><span class="l">4170. moqesh -- a bait or lure, a snare</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from yaqosh Definition a bait or lure, a snare NASB Word Usage bait<br> (1), barbs (1), <b>ensnared</b> (2), snare (12), snares (8), trap (4). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4170.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5367.htm"><span class="l">5367. naqash -- to knock, strike, hit, strike or bring down</span></a><br><b>...</b> to knock, strike, hit, strike or bring down. Transliteration: naqash Phonetic Spelling:<br> (naw-kash') Short Definition: <b>ensnared</b>. Word Origin a prim. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5367.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3369.htm"><span class="l">3369. yaqosh -- to lay a bait or lure</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin a prim. root Definition to lay a bait or lure NASB Word Usage <b>ensnared</b><br> (1), set (1), set a snare (1), snared (4), trapper (1). fowler lay a snare. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3369.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/origen/origen_against_celsus/chapter_lxxii_in_the_next.htm"><span class="l">In the Next Place, Speaking as in the Person of a Teacher of Our <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> as in the person of a teacher of our doctrine, he expresses himself as follows:<br> "Wise men reject what we say, being led into error, and <b>ensnared</b> by their wisdom <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter lxxii in the next.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/constitutions_of_the_holy_apostles/sec_ii_commandments_to_men.htm"><span class="l">Commandments to Men.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> and by her lusting after thee was guilty of adultery with thee: yet art thou not<br> so guilty, because thou didst not send to her, who was <b>ensnared</b> by thee; nor <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../various/constitutions of the holy apostles/sec ii commandments to men.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/the_augsburg_confession_of_faith/article_xxvii_of_monastic_vows.htm"><span class="l">Of Monastic Vows.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Being thus <b>ensnared</b>, they were compelled to remain, even though some could<br> have been freed by the kind provision of the Canons. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../various/the augsburg confession of faith/article xxvii of monastic vows.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/the_confessions_of_saint_augustine/chapter_xxxiv_there_remains_the.htm"><span class="l">There Remains the Pleasure of These Eyes of My Flesh...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> These seductions of the eyes I resist, lest my feet wherewith I walk upon Thy way<br> be <b>ensnared</b>; and I lift up mine invisible eyes to Thee, that Thou wouldest <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the confessions of saint augustine/chapter xxxiv there remains the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/writings_in_connection_with_the_manichaean_controversy_/chapter_ix_name_and_the.htm"><span class="l">Augustin and the Manich??ans.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> In the preceding Chapter we have given in Augustin's own words some account<br> of the process by which he became <b>ensnared</b> in Manich??an error. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter ix name and the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/white/the_great_controversy_between_christ_and_satan_/34_spiritualism.htm"><span class="l">Spiritualism.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Many will be <b>ensnared</b> through the belief that Spiritualism is a merely human imposture;<br> when brought face to face with manifestations which they cannot but <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../white/the great controversy between christ and satan /34 spiritualism.htm</font><p><a href="/library/white/the_great_controversy/chapter_34_can_our_dead.htm"><span class="l">Can Our Dead Speak to Us?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Many will be <b>ensnared</b> through the belief that spiritualism is a merely human imposture;<br> when brought face to face with manifestations which they cannot but <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/white/the great controversy/chapter 34 can our dead.htm</font><p><a href="/library/doddridge/the_evidences_of_christianity/the_evidences_of_christianity_briefly.htm"><span class="l">The Evidences of Christianity Briefly Stated, and the New <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> It may fortify you against the artifices, by which the unwary are often deceived<br> and <b>ensnared</b>, and may possibly enable you to put to silence their foolishness <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the evidences of christianity/the evidences of christianity briefly.htm</font><p><a href="/library/caius/fragments_of_caius/ii_against_the_heresy_of_artemon.htm"><span class="l">Against the Heresy of Artemon.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> But as he gave little heed to the visions, being <b>ensnared</b> by the dignity of presiding<br> among them, and by that sordid lust of gain which ruins very many, he was <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../caius/fragments of caius/ii against the heresy of artemon.htm</font><p><a href="/library/sergieff/on_the_christian_life/chapter_iv_of_meditating_on.htm"><span class="l">Of Meditating on the Future Life.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> rise above them. In short, the whole soul, <b>ensnared</b> by the allurements of<br> the flesh, seeks its happiness on the earth. To meet this <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../sergieff/on the christian life/chapter iv of meditating on.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/e/ensnared.htm"><span class="l"><b>Ensnared</b> (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Ensnared</b> (10 Occurrences). <b>...</b> Job 34:30 That the hypocrite<br> reign not, lest the people be <b>ensnared</b>. (KJV DBY WBS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ensnared.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ensnare.htm"><span class="l">Ensnare (15 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> hands are chains. Whoever pleases God shall escape from her; but the sinner<br> will be <b>ensnared</b> by her. (Root in WEB NIV). Isaiah 29 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ensnare.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/snared.htm"><span class="l">Snared (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Deuteronomy 12:30 take heed to yourself that you not be <b>ensnared</b> to follow them,<br> after that they are destroyed from before you; and that you not inquire after <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/snared.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/inquiring.htm"><span class="l">Inquiring (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Deuteronomy 12:30 take heed to thyself that thou be not <b>ensnared</b> to follow them,<br> after that they are destroyed from before thee; and that thou inquire not <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/inquiring.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/traps.htm"><span class="l">Traps (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> whose hands are chains. Whoever pleases God shall escape from her; but the<br> sinner will be <b>ensnared</b> by her. (WEB). Jeremiah 5:26 For <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/traps.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/trapped.htm"><span class="l">Trapped (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See RSV). Proverbs 6:2 You are trapped by the words of your mouth. You are<br><b>ensnared</b> with the words of your mouth. (WEB NIV). Proverbs <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/trapped.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ensue.htm"><span class="l">Ensue (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ensue.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/captivate.htm"><span class="l">Captivate (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> all hearts. 3. (pa) Taken prisoner; made captive; <b>ensnared</b>; charmed.<br> Multi-Version Concordance Captivate (2 Occurrences). 2 Timothy <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/captivate.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/snares.htm"><span class="l">Snares (24 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> chains. Whoever pleases God shall escape from her; but the sinner will<br> be <b>ensnared</b> by her. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/snares.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hypocrite.htm"><span class="l">Hypocrite (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> taketh away his soul? (KJV WBS). Job 34:30 That the hypocrite reign not,<br> lest the people be <b>ensnared</b>. (KJV WBS). Proverbs 11:9 An <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hypocrite.htm - 10k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-modernism.html">How should a Christian view modernism? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Samson-and-Delilah.html">What should we learn from the account of Samson and Delilah? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/graven-image.html">What is a graven image? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/ensnared.htm">Ensnared: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Ensnared (10 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/7-25.htm">Deuteronomy 7:25</a></span><br />The graven images of their gods shall ye burn with fire; thou shalt not covet the silver and gold that is on them and take it unto thee, lest thou be <span class="boldtext">ensnared</span> therein; for it is an abomination to Jehovah thy God.<br /><span class="source">(DBY RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/12-30.htm">Deuteronomy 12:30</a></span><br />take heed to yourself that you not be <span class="boldtext">ensnared</span> to follow them, after that they are destroyed from before you; and that you not inquire after their gods, saying, "How do these nations serve their gods? I will do likewise."<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/34-30.htm">Job 34:30</a></span><br />That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be <span class="boldtext">ensnared</span>.<br /><span class="source">(KJV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/9-16.htm">Psalms 9:16</a></span><br />Jehovah is known by the judgment he hath executed: the wicked is <span class="boldtext">ensnared</span> in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah. <br /><span class="source">(DBY NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/6-2.htm">Proverbs 6:2</a></span><br />You are trapped by the words of your mouth. You are <span class="boldtext">ensnared</span> with the words of your mouth. <br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/12-13.htm">Proverbs 12:13</a></span><br />In the sin of the lips is a net which takes the sinner, but the upright man will come out of trouble.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/22-25.htm">Proverbs 22:25</a></span><br />For fear of learning his ways and making a net ready for your soul. <br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/29-6.htm">Proverbs 29:6</a></span><br />In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-26.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:26</a></span><br />I find more bitter than death the woman whose heart is snares and traps, whose hands are chains. Whoever pleases God shall escape from her; but the sinner will be <span class="boldtext">ensnared</span> by her.<br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/9-12.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:12</a></span><br />Even man has no knowledge of his time; like fishes taken in an evil net, or like birds taken by deceit, are the sons of men taken in an evil time when it comes suddenly on them.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/e/ensnared.htm">Ensnared</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/ensnared.htm">Ensnared (10 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/u/ulai.htm">Ulai (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gamaliel.htm">Gamaliel (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/temple.htm">Temple (614 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/ensuing.htm">Ensuing (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/eschew.htm">Eschew (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/government.htm">Government (20 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/discomfiture.htm">Discomfiture (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/second.htm">Second (2060 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter (181 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/e/ensnare.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Ensnare"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Ensnare" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/e/ensue.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Ensue"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Ensue" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>