Lexical Definition

‎παγιδεύω‎ pagideúō (pag-id-yoo'-o) to trap ^G:V
from ‎παγίς‎

entangle.

• to ensnare (figuratively)

Abbott-Smith

† παγιδεύω (< παγίς), [in LXX: I Ki 28:9 (נקשׁ hith.), Ec 9:12 (יקשׁ pu.)*;]
to ensnare: metaph., c. acc., ἐν λόγῳ, Mt 22:15 (not elsewhere).†

Abbott-Smith References

Liddell-Scott-Jones

παγιδεύω-εύω,

(παγίς) lay a snare for, entrap, [LXX+NT]

_{LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.1Kgs.28.9 ☩ Matt.22.15}