σκανδαλίζω
skandalizōVerbG4624
to cause to stumble
From: from G4625 (σκάνδαλον);
Short Definition
to entrap, i.e. trip up (figuratively, stumble (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure)
Full Lexicon Entry
prop., to put a snare or stumbling-block in the way; in NT always metaphorically of that which hinders right conduct or thought, to cause to stumble: with accusative of person(s). Pass., to be made to stumble, to stumble
LXX Usage: Dan LXX (כָּשַׁל ni.), (יָקֹשׁ ho.) (also in Aq., Sm., Th., and in Psa Sol ; not elsewhere, except NT and eccl.)*
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
28 timesAppears 28 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Matthew
13
Mark
8
John
2
Luke
2
1 Corinthians
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 8:13
- Luke 7:23
- Matthew 17:27
- Matthew 26:31
- Mark 14:29
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