G4417

πταίω

ptaiō

Verb · A form of πίπτω (G4098)

A form of G4098; to trip, i.e. (figuratively) to err, sin, fail (of salvation):—fall, offend, stumble.

Outline

to cause one to stumble or fall
to stumble

to err, make a mistake, to sin
to fall into misery, become wretched

Usages

Romans 11:11

I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.

Breakdown

they (the Jews in Jerusalem) stumbled at the knowledge of Yahawashi (e.g. Mark 15:12-14, Acts 2:36-39, Romans 9:31). fall from grace, salvation. provoke them to jealousy The Jews were envious when the Israelite foreigners started to get the truth e.g. Acts 13:45.

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James 2:10

For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.

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James 3:2

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

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2 Peter 1:10

Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

Precepts

Hebrews 6:11

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