G4625: σκάνδαλον
skándalon · “stumbling block”
Definition
a trap-stick (bent sapling), i.e. snare (figuratively, cause of displeasure or sin)
KJV translates it as: occasion to fall (of stumbling), offence, thing that offends, stumblingblock
Word origin: ("scandal"); probably from a derivative of G2578 (κάμπτω);
Extended definition
(late form of the rare word σκανδάληθρον, see LS, see word) [in LXX chiefly for מוֹקֵשׁ, מִכְשׁוֹל ;]
prop., the bait-stick of a trap, a snare, stumbling-block (Lev.19:14, Jdth.5:1): figuratively, Rom.9:33, 1Pe.2:8 (Isa.8:14; aliter in LXX; στερεὸν σκανδάλου in Aq.). Metaphorical, of that which causes error or sin;
(a) of persons: Mat.13:41 16:23; Χριστὸς ἐσταυρωμένος, 1Co.1:23;
(b) of things: Mat.18:7, Rom.11:9" (LXX) Rom.14:13, 1Jn.2:10 Rev.2:14; τὸ σ. τοῦ σταυροῦ, Gal.5:11; pl., Mat.18:7, Luk.17:1, Rom.16:17.†
SYN.: πρόσκομμα (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4625 is translated
- a stumbling block ×3
- offense ×2
- of offense, ×2
- causes of sin ×1
- causes of sin; ×1
- stumbling blocks, ×1
- stumbling blocks ×1
- snare. ×1
- obstacles ×1
- cause for stumbling ×1
- a snare ×1
Bible verses with G4625 (skándalon)
Skándalon appears in 13 verses.
- Matthew 13:41
The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;
- Matthew 16:23
But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.
- Matthew 18:7
Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!
- Luke 17:1
Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!
- Romans 9:33
As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
- Romans 11:9
And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them:
- Romans 14:13
Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way.
- Romans 16:17
Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
- 1 Corinthians 1:23
But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
- Galatians 5:11
And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.
- 1 Peter 2:8
And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
- 1 John 2:10
He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
- Revelation 2:14
But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.