יָקֽוּשׁ
𐤉𐤒𐤅𐤔
yaqush
of the fowler
passive participle of יָקֹשׁ; properly, entangled, i.e. by implication (intransitively) a snare, or (transitive) a snarer; fowler, snare.
H3353
Proverbs 6:5 · Word #6
Lexicon H3353
| Lemma | יָקוּשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤒𐤅𐤔 |
| Transliteration | yâqûwsh |
| Strong's | H3353 |
| In-context | of the fowler |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H3353-01
ensnarer
| Root | יקשׁ (y-q-š) |
| Core Meanings | to ensnare, to lay a trap, to entangle, to catch by a snare |
| Semantic Range | snare, trap, noose; one who sets snares (fowler, trapper); metaphorically a source of entrapment or danger. |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical literature, the ensnarer represents hidden danger and deceptive threat, often symbolizing the schemes of the wicked or spiritual peril. The imagery underscores vulnerability and the need for divine deliverance from concealed traps. |
| Morphological Notes | Common masculine singular noun in the absolute state; etymologically a passive participle of יָקֹשׁ functioning as a substantive. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root יקשׁ, meaning "to ensnare" or "to lay a trap." Though formally a passive participle, it functions substantively as a masculine singular noun referring to one associated with ensnaring—hence "ensnarer." The singular masculine form reflects the morphology (HNcmsa). |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root יקשׁ (to ensnare, to lay a trap, to entangle, to catch by a snare)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H3369-01 |
noqasheta | you have been ensnared |
H4170-06 |
ulemoqesh | and for a snare-trap |
H3369-02 |
venoqeshu | and they were ensnared |
Word Usage (3 occurrences of H3353)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 5:26 | יְקוּשִׁ֔ים | yequshim | lying in wait |
| Psalms 91:3 | יָק֗וּשׁ | yaqush | of the fowler |
| Proverbs 6:5 | יָקֽוּשׁ | yaqush | of the fowler |