Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “יָקוּשׁ”
Understanding yâqûwsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
passive participle of יָקֹשׁ fowler, snare. - properly, entangled, i.e. by implication (intransitively) a snare, or (tra...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
יָקוּשׁ
Phoneticyaw-koosh'
Transliterationyâqûwsh
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
passive participle of יָקֹשׁ fowler, snare. - properly, entangled, i.e. by implication (intransitively) a snare, or (transitive) a snarer 1) fowler, trapper, bait-layer
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 91:3 | “Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.” Word: יָקוּשׁ (yâqûwsh) | |
| Proverbs 6:5 | “Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.” Word: יָקוּשׁ (yâqûwsh) | |
| Jeremiah 5:26 | “For among my people are found wicked men: they lay wait, as he that setteth snares; they set a trap, they catch men.” Word: יָקוּשׁ (yâqûwsh) |