G677: ἀπρόσκοπος
apróskopos · “not giving offence”
Definition
actively, inoffensive, i.e. not leading into sin; passively, faultless, i.e. not led into sin
KJV translates it as: none (void of, without) offence
Word origin: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G4350 (προσκόπτω);
Extended definition
ἀπρόσκοπος, -ον
(προσκόπτω), [in LXX: Sir.32:21, 3Ma.3:8 * ;]
1. act., not causing to stumble: metaphorically, of not leading others into sin, 1Co.10:32.
2. Pass., not stumbling, without offence, blameless: Act.24:16, Php.1:10 (for exx., see MM, see word).†
(AS)
(προσκόπτω), [in LXX: Sir.32:21, 3Ma.3:8 * ;]
1. act., not causing to stumble: metaphorically, of not leading others into sin, 1Co.10:32.
2. Pass., not stumbling, without offence, blameless: Act.24:16, Php.1:10 (for exx., see MM, see word).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G677 is translated
- without offense ×2
- blameless ×1
Bible verses with G677 (apróskopos)
Apróskopos appears in 3 verses.
- Acts 24:16
And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.
- 1 Corinthians 10:32
Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:
- Philippians 1:10
That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;