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σκάνδαλον

skandalonstumbling blockHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · neuter15 occurrences8 books13 verses

Definition

σκάνδαλον, -ου, τό

(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 (Leviticus 19:14, Jdt.5.1): figuratively, Romans 9:33, 1 Peter 2:8 (Isaiah 8:14; aliter in LXX; στερεὸν σκανδάλου in Aq.). Metaphorical, of that which causes error or sin;

(a) of persons: Matthew 13:41; 16:23; Χριστὸς ἐσταυρωμένος, 1 Corinthians 1:23;

(b) of things: Matthew 18:7, Romans 11:9" (LXX) Romans 14:13, 1 John 2:10, Revelation 2:14; τὸ σ. τοῦ σταυροῦ, Galatians 5:11; pl., Matthew 18:7, Luke 17:1, Romans 16:17.

Synonyms: πρόσκομμα

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

15 total
  1. Matthew 13:41σκάνδαλα · cause of sin
    The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness.
  2. Matthew 16:23σκάνδαλον · a stumbling block
    But Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me. For you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.”
  3. Matthew 18:7σκανδάλων · causes of sin; σκάνδαλα · stumbling blocks; σκάνδαλον · [they]
    Woe to the world for the causes of sin. These stumbling blocks must come, but woe to the man through whom they come!
  4. Luke 17:1σκάνδαλα · stumbling blocks
    Jesus said to His disciples, “It is inevitable that stumbling blocks will come, but woe to the one through whom they come!
  5. Romans 9:33σκανδάλου · of offense
    …as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”
  6. Romans 11:9σκάνδαλον · a stumbling block
    And David says: “May their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a retribution to them.
  7. Romans 14:13σκάνδαλον · obstacle
    Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.
  8. Romans 16:17σκάνδαλα · obstacles [that are]
    Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.
  9. 1 Corinthians 1:23σκάνδαλον · a stumbling block
    …but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,
  10. Galatians 5:11σκάνδαλον · offense
    Now, brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished.
  11. 1 Peter 2:8σκανδάλου · of offense
    …and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed.
  12. 1 John 2:10σκάνδαλον · cause of stumbling
    Whoever loves his brother remains in the light, and there is no cause of stumbling in him.
  13. Revelation 2:14σκάνδαλον · a stumbling block
    But I have a few things against you, because some of you hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stumbling block before the Israelites so they would eat food sacrificed to idols and commit sexual immorality.