G4348

πρόσκομμα

proskomma

Neuter noun · From προσκόπτω (G4350)

From G4350; a stub, i.e. (figuratively) occasion of apostasy:—offence, stumbling(-block, (-stone)).

Outline

a stumbling block

an obstacle in the way which if one strikes his foot against he stumbles or falls
that over which a soul stumbles i.e. by which is caused to sin

Usages

Romans 9:32

Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;

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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.

Quoting Isaiah 8:14

And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

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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.

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Romans 14:20

For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.

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1 Corinthians 8:9

But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.

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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.

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