σκάνδαλον
skandalonNoun (Neuter)G4625
stumbling block
From: ("scandal"); probably from a derivative of G2578 (κάμπτω);
Short Definition
a trap-stick (bent sapling), i.e. snare (figuratively, cause of displeasure or sin)
Full Lexicon Entry
prop., the bait-stick of a trap, a snare, stumbling-block : figuratively, (; aliter in LXX; *στερεὸν σκανδάλου *in Aq.). Metaphorical, of that which causes error or sin; (a) of persons: Χριστὸς ἐσταυρωμένος; (b) of things: " (LXX) ; τὸ σ. τοῦ σταυροῦ; pl.
Synonyms
πρόσκομμα
LXX Usage: chiefly for מוֹקֵשׁ, מִכְשׁוֹל
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)
Morphology G:N-N
DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter
Occurrences
13 timesAppears 13 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Romans
4
Matthew
3
1 Corinthians
1
1 John
1
1 Peter
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 1:23
- 1 Peter 2:8
- Luke 17:1
- Matthew 16:23
- Revelation 2:14
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