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 times

Appears 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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