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πταίω

ptaiōto stumbleHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb5 occurrences3 books4 verses

Definition

πταίω

[in LXX chiefly for נָגַף ni. ;]

1. trans., to cause to stumble (1 Samuel 4:3, cf. Deiss., BS, 681).

2. Intrans., to stumble. Metaphorical, in moral sense, Romans 11:11, James 2:10; 3:2, 2 Peter 1:10.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as πταίω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

5 total
  1. Romans 11:11ἔπταισαν · did they stumble
    I ask then, did they stumble so as to fall beyond recovery? Certainly not! However, because of their trespass, salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel jealous.
  2. James 2:10πταίσῃ · stumbles
    Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.
  3. James 3:2πταίομεν · We all stumble; πταίει · at fault
    We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.
  4. 2 Peter 1:10πταίσητέ · stumble
    Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,