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 timesAppears 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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