προσκόπτω

proskoptōVerbG4350

to strike

From: from G4314 (πρός) and G2875 (κόπτω);

Short Definition

to strike at, i.e. surge against (as water); specially, to stub on, i.e. trip up (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.trans., to strike (e.g. hand or foot) against
2.Intrans., to stumble
ato offend
bto take offence at, stumble at
LXX Usage: for נָגַף, כָּשַׁל ni., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

8 times

Appears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
2
Matthew
2
Romans
2
1 Peter
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 2:8
  • John 11:9
  • John 11:10
  • Luke 4:11
  • Matthew 4:6

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