Lexical Definition
παγίς pagís (pag-ece') trap G:N-F
from πήγνυμι
snare.
- a trap (as fastened by a noose or notch)
- figuratively, a trick or statagem (temptation)
Usage: 6 forms in 56 verses
Abbott-Smith
παγίς, -ίδος, ἡ (< πήγνυμι), [in LXX for פַּח, מוֹקֵשׁ, רֶשֶׁת, etc.;]
poët. (Aristoph., al.) and late for πάγη, a trap, snare; metaph. (as also in cl.): Lk 21:35, Ro 11:9(LXX), I Ti 3:7 6:9, II Ti 2:26.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 21:35 |
| Romans | 11:9 |
| 1 Timothy | 3:7 · 6:9 |
| 2 Timothy | 2:26 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
παγίς, ίδος, ἡ,
(πήγνυμι) ={πάγη}, trap, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__2 metaphorically, trap, snare, of women, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; δουρατέα π., of the Trojan horse, [Refs 6th c.AD+]; τοῖς ἄρτοις.. ἱστᾶσι παγίδας they try to 'raise the wind', [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; of women's ornaments, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II ἄγκυρα νεῶν π. the anchor which holds ships fast, [Refs 1st c.AD+]