G4417: πταίω
ptaíō · “to stumble”
Definition
to trip, i.e. (figuratively) to err, sin, fail (of salvation)
KJV translates it as: fall, offend, stumble
Word origin: a form of G4098 (πίπτω);
Extended definition
[in LXX chiefly for נָגַף ni. ;]
1. trans., to cause to stumble (1Ki.4:3, cf. Deiss., BS, 681).
2. Intrans., to stumble. Metaphorical, in moral sense, Rom.11:11, Jas.2:10 3:2, 2Pe.1:10.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4417 is translated
- they did stumble ×1
- may stumble ×1
- we stumble ×1
- does stumble, ×1
- shall you stumble ×1
Bible verses with G4417 (ptaíō)
Ptaíō appears in 4 verses.
- Romans 11:11
I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.
- James 2:10
For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.
- James 3:2
For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
- 2 Peter 1:10
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: