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Let their blessings cause them to stumble, and let them get what they deserve. <a href="/esv/romans/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> And David says, “Let their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a retribution for them; <a href="/bsb/romans/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And David says: “May their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a retribution to them. <a href="/blb/romans/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And David says: "Let their table be for a snare and for a trap, and for a stumbling block and for a retribution to them. <a href="/kjv/romans/11.htm">King James Bible</a> And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them: <a href="/nkjv/romans/11.htm">New King James Version</a> And David says: “Let their table become a snare and a trap, A stumbling block and a recompense to them. <a href="/nasb_/romans/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And David says, “MAY THEIR TABLE BECOME A SNARE AND A TRAP, AND A STUMBLING BLOCK AND A RETRIBUTION TO THEM. <a href="/nasb/romans/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> And David says, &#8220LET THEIR TABLE BECOME A SNARE AND A TRAP, AND A STUMBLING BLOCK AND A RETRIBUTION TO THEM. <a href="/nasb77/romans/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And David says, “LET THEIR TABLE BECOME A SNARE AND A TRAP, AND A STUMBLING BLOCK AND A RETRIBUTION TO THEM. <a href="/lsb/romans/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And David says, “LET THEIR TABLE BECOME A SNARE AND A TRAP, AND A STUMBLING BLOCK AND A RETRIBUTION TO THEM. <a href="/amp/romans/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And David says, “LET THEIR TABLE (abundance) BECOME A SNARE AND A TRAP, A STUMBLING BLOCK AND A RETRIBUTION TO THEM. <a href="/csb/romans/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And David says, Let their table become a snare and a trap, a pitfall and a retribution to them. <a href="/hcsb/romans/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And David says: Let their feasting become a snare and a trap, a pitfall and a retribution to them. <a href="/asv/romans/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, And a stumblingblock, and a recompense unto them: <a href="/cev/romans/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then David said, "Turn their meals into bait for a trap, so that they will stumble and be given what they deserve. <a href="/erv/romans/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, And a stumblingblock, and a recompense unto them: <a href="/gwt/romans/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> And David says, "Let the table set for them become a trap and a net, a snare and a punishment for them. <a href="/gnt/romans/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> And David says, "May they be caught and trapped at their feasts; may they fall, may they be punished! <a href="/isv/romans/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> And David says, "Let their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a punishment for them. <a href="/msb/romans/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And David says: ?May their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a retribution to them. <a href="/net/romans/11.htm">NET Bible</a> And David says, "Let their table become a snare and trap, a stumbling block and a retribution for them; <a href="/nheb/romans/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> David says, "Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumbling block, and a retribution to them. <a href="/wbt/romans/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumbling-block, and a recompense to them: <a href="/wey/romans/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And David says, "Let their very food become a snare and a trap to them, a stumbling-block and a retribution. <a href="/web/romans/11.htm">World English Bible</a> David says, “Let their table be made a snare, a trap, a stumbling block, and a retribution to them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and David says, “Let their table become for a snare, and for a trap, and for a stumbling-block, and for a repayment to them; <a href="/blb/romans/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And David says: "Let their table be for a snare and for a trap, and for a stumbling block and for a retribution to them. <a href="/ylt/romans/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and David saith, 'Let their table become for a snare, and for a trap, and for a stumbling-block, and for a recompense to them; <a href="/slt/romans/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David says, Let their table be for a snare, and for booty, and for a stumblingblock, and for a retribution to them:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And David saith: Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompense unto them. <a href="/cpdv/romans/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And David says: “Let their table become like a snare, and a deception, and a scandal, and a retribution for them. <a href="/nabre/romans/11.htm">New American Bible</a> And David says: “Let their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a retribution for them; <a href="/nrsvce/romans/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And David says, “Let their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a retribution for them;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And David said, Let their table become a snare, and a trap and a stumblingblock, and a recompense unto them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And again David said, “Their table shall be a trap before them and their reward, a stumbling block.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And David says: Let their table become a trap, and a net, and a snare, and a recompense to them; <a href="/godbey/romans/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And David says, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompense unto them: <a href="/haweis/romans/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And David saith,<RX 19.69.22> ?Let their table be for a snare, and for a trap, and for a stumbling-block, and for a recompence unto them: <a href="/mace/romans/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and David says, "let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a gin, and a recompence for their iniquity. <a href="/wey/romans/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And David says, "Let their very food become a snare and a trap to them, a stumbling-block and a retribution. <a href="/worrell/romans/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And David says, "Let their table be a snare, and a trap, and a stumbling-block, and a recompense to them: <a href="/worsley/romans/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And David saith, Let their table become a snare, and a trap, and a stumbling-block, and a recompence unto them. <a href="/parallel/romans/11-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=2739" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/11.htm">The Remnant of Israel</a> …8as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see, and ears that could not hear, to this very day.” 9<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/1138.htm" title="1138: Dauid (N-NMS) -- David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king.">David</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">says:</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">“May their</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5132.htm" title="5132: trapeza (N-NFS) -- Probably contracted from tessares and peze; a table or stool, usually for food; also a counter for money.">table</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: Genēthētō (V-AMP-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">become</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3803.htm" title="3803: pagida (N-AFS) -- From pegnumi; a trap; figuratively, a trick or statagem.">a snare</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/2339.htm" title="2339: thēran (N-AFS) -- Hunting, entrapping; prey, game; a net, means of capture. From ther; hunting, i.e. destruction.">a trap,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/4625.htm" title="4625: skandalon (N-ANS) -- A snare, stumbling-block, cause for error. Scandal; probably from a derivative of kampto; a trap-stick, i.e. Snare.">a stumbling block</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/468.htm" title="468: antapodoma (N-ANS) -- A gift in return (for another), a return, recompense, requital. From antapodidomi; a requital.">a retribution</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to them.</a> 10May their eyes be darkened so they cannot see, and their backs be bent forever.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/69-22.htm">Psalm 69:22</a> May their table become a snare; may it be a retribution and a trap. <a href="/isaiah/6-9.htm">Isaiah 6:9-10</a> And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.” <a href="/matthew/13-14.htm">Matthew 13:14-15</a> In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ <a href="/john/12-39.htm">John 12:39-40</a> For this reason they were unable to believe. For again, Isaiah says: / “He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so that they cannot see with their eyes, and understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.” <a href="/acts/28-26.htm">Acts 28:26-27</a> ‘Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.” / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ <a href="/deuteronomy/29-4.htm">Deuteronomy 29:4</a> Yet to this day the LORD has not given you a mind to understand, eyes to see, or ears to hear. <a href="/isaiah/29-10.htm">Isaiah 29:10</a> For the LORD has poured out on you a spirit of deep sleep. He has shut your eyes, O prophets; He has covered your heads, O seers. <a href="/1_samuel/2-30.htm">1 Samuel 2:30-36</a> Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained. / Behold, the days are coming when I will cut off your strength and the strength of your father’s house, so that no one in it will reach old age. / You will see distress in My dwelling place. Despite all that is good in Israel, no one in your house will ever again reach old age. ... <a href="/psalms/28-4.htm">Psalm 28:4</a> Repay them according to their deeds and for their works of evil. Repay them for what their hands have done; bring back on them what they deserve. <a href="/psalms/35-8.htm">Psalm 35:8</a> May ruin befall them by surprise; may the net they hid ensnare them; may they fall into the hazard they created. <a href="/psalms/109-6.htm">Psalm 109:6-20</a> Set over him a wicked man; let an accuser stand at his right hand. / When he is tried, let him be found guilty, and may his prayer be regarded as sin. / May his days be few; may another take his position. ... <a href="/isaiah/8-14.htm">Isaiah 8:14-15</a> And He will be a sanctuary—but to both houses of Israel a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, to the dwellers of Jerusalem a trap and a snare. / Many will stumble over these; they will fall and be broken; they will be ensnared and captured.” <a href="/jeremiah/5-21.htm">Jeremiah 5:21</a> “Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear. <a href="/ezekiel/12-2.htm">Ezekiel 12:2</a> “Son of man, you are living in a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house. <a href="/matthew/21-42.htm">Matthew 21:42-44</a> Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’? / Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. / He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And David said, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumbling block, and a recompense to them:David saith.<a href="/psalms/69-22.htm">Psalm 69:22,23</a> Let their table become a snare before them: and that which should have been for their welfare, let it become a trap… their table.<a href="/deuteronomy/6-10.htm">Deuteronomy 6:10-12</a> And it shall be, when the LORD thy God shall have brought thee into the land which he sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give thee great and goodly cities, which thou buildedst not, … <a href="/deuteronomy/32-13.htm">Deuteronomy 32:13-15</a> He made him ride on the high places of the earth, that he might eat the increase of the fields; and he made him to suck honey out of the rock, and oil out of the flinty rock; … <a href="/1_samuel/25-36.htm">1 Samuel 25:36-38</a> And Abigail came to Nabal; and, behold, he held a feast in his house, like the feast of a king; and Nabal's heart was merry within him, for he was very drunken: wherefore she told him nothing, less or more, until the morning light… a recompence.<a href="/deuteronomy/32-35.htm">Deuteronomy 32:35</a> To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.<a href="/psalms/28-4.htm">Psalm 28:4</a> Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert.<a href="/isaiah/59-18.htm">Isaiah 59:18</a> According to their deeds, accordingly he will repay, fury to his adversaries, recompence to his enemies; to the islands he will repay recompence.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/7-23.htm">Block</a> <a href="/romans/4-6.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-13.htm">Fall-Trap</a> <a href="/romans/8-35.htm">Food</a> <a href="/amos/3-5.htm">Gin</a> <a href="/john/21-11.htm">Net</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-47.htm">Pitfall</a> <a href="/romans/5-16.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/romans/1-27.htm">Recompence</a> <a href="/romans/1-27.htm">Recompense</a> <a href="/joel/3-7.htm">Retribution</a> <a href="/luke/21-35.htm">Snare</a> <a href="/romans/9-33.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/romans/9-33.htm">Stumbling</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-12.htm">Stumblingblock</a> <a href="/matthew/16-23.htm">Stumbling-Block</a> <a href="/john/13-28.htm">Table</a> <a href="/luke/20-26.htm">Trap</a> <a href="/romans/11-5.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Block</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-8.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-13.htm">Fall-Trap</a> <a href="/romans/12-20.htm">Food</a> <a href="/job/18-9.htm">Gin</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">Net</a> <a href="/job/18-8.htm">Pitfall</a> <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-13.htm">Recompence</a> <a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Recompense</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-8.htm">Retribution</a> <a href="/romans/14-20.htm">Snare</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-3.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Stumbling</a> <a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Stumblingblock</a> <a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Stumbling-Block</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-10.htm">Table</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm">Trap</a> <a href="/romans/11-31.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 11</div>1. <a href="/romans/11-1.htm">God has not cast off all Israel.</a> 7. <a href="/romans/11-7.htm">Some were elected, though the rest were hardened.</a> 16. <a href="/romans/11-16.htm">There is hope of their conversion.</a> 18. <a href="/romans/11-18.htm">The Gentiles may not exult over them;</a> 26. <a href="/romans/11-26.htm">for there is a promise of their salvation.</a> 33. <a href="/romans/11-33.htm">God's judgments are unsearchable.</a> </div></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'; 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David, the author of the psalm, is often seen as a type of Christ, and his words are frequently used in the New Testament to illustrate spiritual truths. The use of David's words here underscores the continuity between the Old and New Testaments and highlights the prophetic nature of the Psalms.May their table become a snare and a trap, The "table" symbolizes abundance and blessing, often associated with God's provision. In a cultural context, the table was a place of fellowship and sustenance. However, the prayer for it to become a "snare and a trap" suggests a reversal of fortune, where blessings become curses due to disobedience or unbelief. This reflects the broader biblical theme of judgment upon those who reject God's grace.a stumbling block and a retribution to them. A "stumbling block" is something that causes one to fall or fail, often used in Scripture to describe obstacles to faith. The concept of retribution indicates divine justice, where actions have consequences. This phrase echoes the warnings found throughout the Bible about the dangers of rejecting God's truth, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/8-14.htm">Isaiah 8:14-15</a> and <a href="/1_peter/2-8.htm">1 Peter 2:8</a>. It serves as a sobering reminder of the seriousness of spiritual blindness and the resulting judgment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The second king of Israel, a man after God's own heart, and the author of many Psalms. In this context, Paul quotes David to illustrate a point about Israel's spiritual state. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to the Romans. He is addressing the spiritual condition of Israel and God's plan for both Jews and Gentiles. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation chosen by God, which has largely rejected the Messiah, Jesus Christ, leading to a temporary hardening. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_table.htm">The Table</a> Symbolically represents blessings and abundance, which, due to Israel's unbelief, have become a source of judgment. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_rome.htm">The Church in Rome</a> The original recipients of the letter, consisting of both Jewish and Gentile believers, navigating the complexities of faith and heritage.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_spiritual_complacency.htm">The Danger of Spiritual Complacency</a> Just as Israel's blessings became a snare, Christians must guard against taking God's blessings for granted, leading to spiritual complacency. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_unbelief.htm">The Consequences of Unbelief</a> Unbelief can turn what is meant for good into a source of judgment. Believers are called to remain steadfast in faith. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_plan.htm">God's Sovereign Plan</a> Despite Israel's current state, God's plan includes their eventual restoration. This teaches us about God's faithfulness and sovereignty. <a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a> Believers should regularly examine their hearts to ensure they are not stumbling over the truth of the Gospel. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a> Understanding Israel's role in God's plan should foster humility and unity among believers, both Jew and Gentile.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 11</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_paranoia.htm">What does the Bible say about paranoia?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_psalm_69_curses_fit_with_mercy.htm">Psalm 69:22–28 calls down curses on enemies—how does this fit with other biblical teachings on mercy and forgiveness (e.g., Matthew 5:44)? </a> <a href="/q/why_do_the_faithful_face_defeat.htm">Psalm 23:5 - If God prepares a table for the faithful 'in the presence of enemies,' why do many suffer defeat and persecution?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_jesus_dismissive_to_the_woman.htm">Why does Jesus initially seem dismissive of the Syrophoenician woman, implying exclusion of Gentiles (Mark 7:24-30)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) And David saith.--It appears highly improbable that this Psalm was really written by David. Nor can the Davidic authorship be argued strongly from this passage, as "David" merely seems to stand for the Book of Psalms, with which his name was traditionally connected.St. Paul is quoting freely from the LXX. In the original of Psalms 69 these verses refer to the fate invoked by the psalmist upon his persecutors; here they are applied by St. Paul to the fiat of the Almighty which had been pronounced against the unbelieving people of Israel.Let their table . . .--In the very moment of their feasting, let them be caught in a stratagem of their enemies.And a trap.--These words are not found either in the Hebrew or in the LXX., and appear to be added by St. Paul. Translate rather, Let them be for a chase--i.e., instead of feasting, let them be hunted and persecuted.And a recompence unto them.--Similarly the LXX. The Hebrew is, "When they are in peace, let it be a trap" ("that which should have been for their welfare, let it become a trap"--A.V.)--i.e., when they are eating and drinking securely, let them be caught as in a trap; let their security itself deceive them. By "recompence unto them" the Apostle means, Let their prosperity bring upon them retaliation for what they have done--namely, for their rejection of Christ. <a href="/commentaries/romans/11-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. David Δαυὶδ (Dauid) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1138.htm">Strong's 1138: </a> David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king. says: λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “{May} their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. table τράπεζα (trapeza) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5132.htm">Strong's 5132: </a> Probably contracted from tessares and peze; a table or stool, usually for food; also a counter for money. become Γενηθήτω (Genēthētō) Verb - Aorist Imperative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. a snare παγίδα (pagida) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3803.htm">Strong's 3803: </a> From pegnumi; a trap; figuratively, a trick or statagem. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. a trap, θήραν (thēran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2339.htm">Strong's 2339: </a> Hunting, entrapping; prey, game; a net, means of capture. From ther; hunting, i.e. destruction. a stumbling block σκάνδαλον (skandalon) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4625.htm">Strong's 4625: </a> A snare, stumbling-block, cause for error. Scandal; probably from a derivative of kampto; a trap-stick, i.e. Snare. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. a retribution ἀνταπόδομα (antapodoma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_468.htm">Strong's 468: </a> A gift in return (for another), a return, recompense, requital. From antapodidomi; a requital. to them. αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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