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Strong G4625σκάνδαλον

stumbling block

Transliteration
skandalon
Pronunciation
skan'-dal-on
Morphology
Greek Noun Neuter

Definition

A scandal; probably from a derivative of G2578; a trap stick (bent sapling) that is snare (figuratively cause of displeasure or sin): - occasion to fall (of stumbling) offence thing that offends stumbling-block.

Detailed definition

σκάνδαλον, -ου, τό
(late form of the rare word σκανδάληθρον, see LS, see word) [in LXX chiefly for מוֹקֵשׁ, מִכְשׁוֹל;]
prop., the bait-stick of a trap, a snare, stumbling-block (Lev.19:14, Jdth.5:1): figuratively, Rom.9:33, 1Pe.2:8 (Isa.8:14; aliter in LXX; στερεὸν σκανδάλου in Aq.). Metaphorical, of that which causes error or sin;
__(a) of persons: Mat.13:41 16:23; Χριστὸς ἐσταυρωμένος, 1Co.1:23;
__(b) of things: Mat.18:7, Rom.11:9" (LXX) Rom.14:13, 1Jn.2:10 Rev.2:14; τὸ σ. τοῦ σταυροῦ, Gal.5:11; pl., Mat.18:7, Luk.17:1, Rom.16:17.†
SYN.: πρόσκομμα (AS)

In the Bible

Strong G4625 appears in 13 verses of the KJV.

Translated in the KJV by

  • offence7
  • stumblingblock3
  • fall1
  • offend1
  • stumble1

First verses

  1. Matthew 13:41
    The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;
  2. Matthew 16:23
    But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.
  3. Matthew 18:7
    Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!
  4. Luke 17:1
    Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!
  5. Romans 9:33
    As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
  6. Romans 11:9
    And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them:
  7. Romans 14:13
    Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way.
  8. Romans 16:17
    Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
  9. 1 Corinthians 1:23
    But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
  10. Galatians 5:11
    And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.
  11. 1 Peter 2:8
    And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
  12. 1 John 2:10
    He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
  13. Revelation 2:14
    But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
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Included with: σκανδαλ-ιστής, οῦ, ὁ,
probably acrobat who performed on a trapeze (σκάνδαλον), [Refs 2nd c.AD+ (“SIG” 847.5 (Delph., 2nd c.AD), see “Supp.epigram” 2.328. σκάνδαλον, τό)], trap or snare laid for an enemy, [LXX+NT (LXX.Josh.23.13, LXX.1Ki.18.21, NT.Rom.11.9, NT.1Pet.2.7)]; probably laid for animals, [Refs 3rd c.BC+ (“PCair.Zen.” 608.7 (3rd c.BC, written σκανδάνων, _genitive_ _plural_))]: metaphorically, stumbling-block, offence, scandal, [NT+6th c.AD+ (NT.Matt.18.7, NT.Luke.17.1; σκάνδαλα ποιεῖσθαι “PMasp.” 4.9 (6th c.AD).)]
II see at {σκανδαλιστής}.