πταίω

ptaiōVerbG4417

to stumble

From: a form of G4098 (πίπτω);

Short Definition

to trip, i.e. (figuratively) to err, sin, fail (of salvation)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.trans., to cause to stumble (, cf. Deiss., BS, 681).
2.Intrans., to stumble. Metaphorical, in moral sense
LXX Usage: chiefly for נָגַף ni.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

James
2
2 Peter
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Peter 1:10
  • James 2:10
  • James 3:2
  • Romans 11:11

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