Greek · G2339 · unreviewed

θήρα

Trap

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θήρα G2339
Pronunciation thḗra

What does θήρα (thḗra) mean in the Bible?

θήρα (thḗra) is a Greek word meaning "trap". θήρα, -ας, ἡ [in LXX for צַיִד, טָרַף, רֶשֶׁת, and cogn.

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Meaning

trap
Extended definition
1a hunting, chase (Hat., Xen., al.).
2prey, game (c1.).
3As in Psa.35:8 = רֶשֶׁת, a net: Rom.11:9 (but see Thayer, see word).
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Accusative · Singular · Feminine Rom 11:9
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