Proverbs 11:6 — Word Study
WLCצִדְקַ֣ת יְ֭שָׁרִים תַּצִּילֵ֑ם וּ֝בְהַוַּ֗ת בֹּגְדִ֥ים יִלָּכֵֽדוּ׃
BSAThe righteousnesstsᵉdâqâh [justice, virtue, and morality] of the uprightyâshâr [those who are straight or just, doing what is right] delivers themnâtsal▸ [rescues, snatches away from danger] but the faithlessbâgad [transgressors, acting treacherously] are trappedlâkad▸ [captured, seized] by their own desireshavvâh [strong desires, ruin, or calamity]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| צִדְקַ֣ת | [the] righteousness of | Noun common, feminine singular construct |
| יְ֭שָׁרִים | upright [people] | Adj |
| תַּצִּילֵ֑ם | it delivers them | Verb hiphil imperfect third person feminine singular, suffix |
| וּ֝בְהַוַּ֗ת | and by [the] craving of | Conjunction, preposition, noun common feminine singular construct |
| בֹּגְדִ֥ים | treacherous [people] | Verb, Qal, participle (active) masculine plural |
| יִלָּכֵֽדוּ׃ | they are caught | Verb, Niphal, imperfect third person masculine plural |
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| BSB | The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires. |
| KJV | The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. |
| ASV | The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity. |
| YLT | The righteousness of the upright delivereth them, And in mischief the treacherous are captured. |
| WEB | The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires. |
| BBE | The righteousness of the upright will be their salvation, but the false will themselves be taken in their evil designs. |
Where they part company is בֹּגְדִ֥ים — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence has a main clause followed by contrasting phrases that elaborate on the outcomes for the upright and the faithless.






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Deep Study — Proverbs 11:6
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Context — The Contrast of Righteousness and Wickednessgenerated
Proverbs 11:6 contrasts the outcomes of the righteous and the faithless. The verse emphasizes that the righteousness of those who live uprightly brings deliverance, while those who are treacherous find themselves ensnared by their own desires. This theme of moral consequences is prevalent throughout the book of Proverbs, which offers wisdom on how to live a life that aligns with God's standards.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 30:33 | So my honesty will testify for me when you come to check on my wages in the future. If I have any goats that are not speckled or spotted, or any lambs that are not dark-colored, they will be considered stolen.” |
| 2 | Genesis 31:37 | You have searched all my goods! Have you found anything that belongs to you? Put it here before my brothers and yours, that they may judge between the two of us. |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 12:3–4 | Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.” |
| 4 | Proverbs 5:22 | The iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him. |
| 5 | 1 Kings 2:32–33 | The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. |
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The Key Word — צִדְקַ֣ת, tzid.Katgenerated
The word צִדְקַ֣ת (tzid.kat) is a feminine singular noun meaning 'righteousness.' It encompasses justice, virtue, and morality, often describing the ideal standard for human behavior. This term not only reflects God's attributes but also serves as a guideline for personal conduct and societal norms.
In this verse, it signifies that the righteousness of the upright serves as a protective force, delivering them from danger. The parsing as a noun in the construct state indicates a possessive relationship, showing that this righteousness belongs to the upright.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb is תַּצִּילֵ֑ם, it delivers, which governs the subject צִדְקַ֣ת יְ֭שָׁרִים (the righteousness of the upright). The structure emphasizes the action of deliverance as the central idea, with the contrast of the faithless introduced by the conjunction וּ֝בְהַוַּ֗ת (and by the craving of).
The sentence is constructed with a clear contrast between the righteous and the faithless, highlighting the consequences of their respective actions. The syntax underscores the relationship between righteousness and deliverance, and the treachery leading to being trapped.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, צִדְקַ֣ת is rendered as δικαιοσύνη (dikaiosynē), which carries a similar meaning of righteousness. This choice reflects the moral and ethical dimensions of the Hebrew term.
The Greek translation captures the essence of the original Hebrew, emphasizing the protective nature of righteousness while also aligning with the moral teachings found in the Greek-speaking Jewish community.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 11:6 tells us that the righteousness of the upright protects them, while those who act treacherously are caught by their own desires. This verse highlights the importance of living a righteous life, as it leads to safety and deliverance from harm.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It means that living a life of integrity and virtue provides protection and safety from harm, guiding individuals away from danger.
Desires can lead to poor choices and actions that result in negative consequences, ensnaring individuals in situations they cannot escape.
This contrast emphasizes the moral teachings of Proverbs, illustrating the outcomes of different ways of living and the consequences of one's actions.
Yes, righteousness encompasses justice, virtue, and morality, serving as a standard for ethical behavior.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways can I practice righteousness in my daily life?
- How can I guard against desires that may lead me astray?
- What examples of righteousness have I seen in others, and how did it impact their lives?
- How does understanding the consequences of my actions influence my choices?
Commentators on this verse — 7 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 11:6 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe righteousness of the upright shall deliver them,.... From death, as in Proverbs 11:4; and from falling by sin, totally and finally; or into it, so as to perish eternally; as well as it shall
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThe righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them - from all fatal dangers, and from everlasting death.
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleShall deliver them from many snares and dangers.
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 11:6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in [their own] naughtiness.Ver. 6. The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them.] As Noah’ s integrity prevailed for his safety. Many are the troubles of the righteous, but out of them all they are sure to be delivered. No country hath more venomous creatures than Egypt - none more antidotes. So godliness hath many troubles, and as many helps against trouble. As Moses’ hand, it turns a serpent into a rod; and as the tree that Moses cast into the waters of Marsh, it sweeteneth the bitter waters of affliction. Well may it be called the divine nature, for as God brings light out of…
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(6) In their own naughtiness.—Rather, passionate desire, as at Proverbs 10:3. Their own strong passions are their ruin. His expectation.—What he hoped for, worldly prosperity. (Comp. Wis 5:14.)
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges6. naughtiness] mischief, R.V., ἀπωλεία, LXX. But desires (as the same Heb. word is rendered in Proverbs 10:3, R.V.), or aims gives a good sense: “in insidiis suis capiuntur iniqui.” Vulg.
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Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible6. Upright… transgressors — This seems a repetition of the sentiment of the previous verse in a little different form. Naughtiness — Badness; might also be rendered desire (so Miller and Stuart) and wickedness.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Proverbs 11 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires.
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires.
The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, but the faithless will be captured by their own desires.
Tyndale line
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but they that deal treacherously shall be taken in their own mischief.
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
The righteousnesse of the iust shall deliuer them: but the transgressers shall be taken in their owne wickednes.
Strictly literal
The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; but the treacherous are taken in their own craving.
The righteousness of the upright delivereth them, And in mischief the treacherous are captured.
The righteousness of the upright delivers them, || And in mischief the treacherous are captured.
The righteousness of the upright will deliver them; but through their own sinful desires are the treacherous caught.
The right conduct of those who please God keeps them safe, but the treacherous are trapped by their cravings.
From the Latin
The justice of the righteous shall deliver them: and the unjust shall be caught in their own snares.
Simplified
The goodness of those who live right will save them, but the dishonest are trapped by their own desires.
The righteousness of the upright will be their salvation, but the false will themselves be taken in their evil designs.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text of Proverbs 11:6 states, "צִדְקַ֣ת יְ֭שָׁרִים תַּצִּילֵ֑ם וּ֝בְהַוַּ֗ת בֹּגְדִ֥ים יִלָּכֵֽדוּ׃" which translates to, "The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires." The Septuagint, while it has a word-by-word correspondence with four of the six words from the Masoretic Text, does not provide a direct translation in this instance, indicating some differences in wording or structure. The Samaritan Pentateuch and the Dead Sea Scrolls do not provide additional variations for this verse, thus aligning with the Masoretic Text in meaning.
צִדְקַ֣ת יְ֭שָׁרִים תַּצִּילֵ֑ם וּ֝בְהַוַּ֗ת בֹּגְדִ֥ים יִלָּכֵֽדוּ׃
4 of the 6 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in Proverbs 11:6
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
צְדָקָה (tsdaqah) means 'righteousness' and encompasses various aspects such as justice, truthfulness, and ethical rightness. It can refer to God's attribute of sovereignty, righteousness in governance, and even justification or salvation. The term also implies righteous acts and has an Aramaic equivalent, צִדְקָה (tsid.qah).
צְדָקָה 157 n.f. righteousness
righteousness, in government
God's attribute as sovereign
righteousness, in a case or cause
righteousness = truthfulness
righteousness, as ethically right
righteousness as vindicated, justification, salvation, etc.
pl. righteous acts
base
H6666 צְדָקָה righteousness . righteousness, in government
. God's attribute as sovereign
. righteousness, in a case or cause
. righteousness = truthfulness
. righteousness, as ethically right
. righteousness as vindicated, justification, salvation, etc.
. pl. righteous acts
6666 tsdaqah tsed-aw-kaw'
from 6663; rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude),
objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively
(prosperity):--justice, moderately, right(-eous)
(act, -ly, -ness).
see HEBREW for 06663
צְדָקָה (tse.da.qah) — righteousness.
1) justice, righteousness
1a) righteousness (in government)
1a1) of judge, ruler, king
1a2) of law
1a3) of Davidic king Messiah
1b) righteousness (of God's attribute)
1c) righteousness (in a case or cause)
1d) righteousness, truthfulness
1e) righteousness (as ethically right)
1f) righteousness (as vindicated), justification, salvation
1f1) of God
1f2) prosperity (of people)
1g) righteous acts
Aramaic equivalent: tsid.qah (צִדְקָה "righteousness" H6665)
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular constructHNcfsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
יָשָׁר (yashar) means straight or upright, covering a range of meanings from physical straightness to moral correctness. It can refer to something that is pleasing, just, or fitting, as well as the concept of uprightness itself. The term is also associated with a figure named Jashar, mentioned in Joshua 10:13.
יָשָׁר adj. straight, right
straight, level
right, pleasing
straightforward, just, upright
abstr., uprightness
base
H3477 יָשָׁר straight, right . straight, level
. right, pleasing
. straightforward, just, upright
. abstr., uprightness
3477 yashar yaw-shawr'
from 3474; straight (literally or figuratively):--convenient,
equity, Jasher, just, meet(-est), + pleased well right(-eous),
straight, (most) upright(-ly, -ness).
see HEBREW for 03474
יָשָׁר (ya.shar) — upright.
1) straight, upright, correct, right
1a) straight, level
1b) right, pleasing, correct
1c) straightforward, just, upright, fitting, proper
1d) uprightness, righteous, upright
1e) that which is upright (subst)
Also means: ya.shar (יָשָׁר "upright" H3477I)
יָשָׁר (ya.shar) — Jashar.
A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.10.13
יָשָׁר (ya.shar) — upright.
1) straight, upright, correct, right
1a) straight, level
1b) right, pleasing, correct
1c) straightforward, just, upright, fitting, proper
1d) uprightness, righteous, upright
1e) that which is upright (subst)
Adj — AdjHAampa
pe'-p'-l: In English Versions of the Bible represents something over a dozen Hebrew and Greek words. Of these, in the Old Testament, `am, is overwhelmingly the most common (about 2,000 times), with le'om, and goy, next in order; but the various Hebrew words are used with very little or no difference in force (e.g. Pr 14:28; but, on the other hand, in Ps 44 contrast verses 12 and 14). Of the changes introduced by the Revised Version (British and American) the only one of significance (cited explicitly in the Preface to the English Revised Version) is the frequent use of the plural "peoples" (strangely avoided in the King James Version except Re 10:11; 17:15), where other nations than Israel are in question. So, for instance, in Ps…
The Hebrew word נָצַל (natsal) is built from a primitive root meaning to snatch away, with various usages across different stems. It covers a range of meanings including to rescue, deliver, plunder, and strip. The word appears in contexts of delivering oneself or being delivered, as well as rescuing from enemies or sin.
[נָצַל] 212 vb. not in Qal; Pi. strip, plunder; Niph. deliver oneself, be delivered Hiph. snatch away, deliver
Niph.
reflex. tear oneself away, deliver oneself
passive, be torn out or away
Pi.
strip off, spoil
deliver
Hiph.
take away, snatch away
rescue, recover
deliver from
deliver from sin and guilt
Hoph. as a brand plucked out of the burning
Hithp. and they stripped themselves of their ornaments.
base
H5337 נָצַל not in Qal; Pi. strip, plunder; Niph. deliver oneself, be delivered Hiph. snatch away, deliver
5337 natsal naw-tsal'
a primitive root; to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad
sense:- X at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, X without
fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save,
spoil, strip, X surely, take (out).
נָצַל (na.tsal) — to rescue.
1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder
1a)(Niphal)
1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself
1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to strip off, spoil
1b2) to deliver
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to take away, snatch away
1c2) to rescue, recover
1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death)
1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt
1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out
1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself
Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3fs | Suff — Verb hiphil imperfect third person feminine singular · suffixHVhi3fs/Sp3mp
הַוָּה (havvah) primarily means 'desire,' often with a negative connotation, indicating a bad or wicked desire. It can also refer to a 'chasm' or figuratively to destruction and calamity. The word is built from the root associated with eager coveting and falling into ruin.
הַוָּה n.f. 1. desire; 2. chasm, fig. destruction
base
H1942 הַוָּה 1. desire; 2. chasm, fig. destruction
1942 havvah hav-vaw'
from 1933 (in the sense of eagerly coveting and rushing upon;
by implication, of falling); desire; also ruin:--calamity,
iniquity, mischief, mischievous (thing), naughtiness, naughty,
noisome, perverse thing, substance, very wickedness.
see HEBREW for 01933
הַוָּה (hav.vah) — desire.
1) desire
1a) desire (in bad sense)
2) chasm (fig. of destruction)
2a) engulfing ruin, destruction, calamity
Conj | Prep | N-fs — Conjunction · preposition · noun common feminine singular constructHC/R/Ncfsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
בָּגַד (bagad) is a Hebrew verb meaning to act treacherously or deceitfully. It is derived from a root that suggests covering or acting covertly, and it encompasses actions such as offending or being unfaithful. The term appears in various contexts in the Old Testament, highlighting themes of betrayal and unfaithfulness.
[בָּגַד] vb. act or deal treacherously
base
H898 בָּגַד act or deal treacherously
898 bagad baw-gad'
a primitive root; to cover (with a garment); figuratively, to
act covertly; by implication, to pillage:--deal deceitfully
(treacherously, unfaithfully), offend, transgress(-or),
(depart), treacherous (dealer, -ly, man), unfaithful(-ly,
man), X very.
בָּגַד (ba.gad) — to act treacherously.
1) to act treacherously, deceitfully, deal treacherously
1a) (Qal) to act or deal treacherously, faithlessly, deceitfully, offend
V-Qal — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine pluralHVqrmpa
pe'-p'-l: In English Versions of the Bible represents something over a dozen Hebrew and Greek words. Of these, in the Old Testament, `am, is overwhelmingly the most common (about 2,000 times), with le'om, and goy, next in order; but the various Hebrew words are used with very little or no difference in force (e.g. Pr 14:28; but, on the other hand, in Ps 44 contrast verses 12 and 14). Of the changes introduced by the Revised Version (British and American) the only one of significance (cited explicitly in the Preface to the English Revised Version) is the frequent use of the plural "peoples" (strangely avoided in the King James Version except Re 10:11; 17:15), where other nations than Israel are in question. So, for instance, in Ps…
לָכַד (lakad) means to capture, seize, or take, often by lot. It can refer to catching in a net or trap, as well as figuratively to describe things sticking together. The verb appears in various forms, including Qal (to capture), Niphal (to be captured), and Hithpael (to grasp each other).
לָכַד 121 vb. capture, seize, take (by lot)
Qal
capture, seize
fig. of entrapping men
of taking by lot
Niph.
be captured in war
of men, be caught
be taken by lot
Hithp. they grasp each other, and cannot be separated
base
H3920 לָכַד capture, seize, take (by lot)
3920 lakad law-kad'
a primitive root; to catch (in a net, trap or pit);
generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot);
figuratively, to cohere:--X at all, catch (self), be frozen,
be holden, stick together, take.
לָכַד (la.khad) — to capture.
1) to capture, take, seize
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to capture, seize
1a2) to capture (of men) (fig.)
1a3) to take (by lot)
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be captured
1b2) to be caught (of men in trap, snare) (fig.)
1c) (Hithpael) to grasp each other
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp — Verb · Niphal · imperfect third person masculine pluralHVNi3mp
