G4625

σκάνδαλον

skandalon

Neuter noun · Probably from a derivative of κάμπτω (G2578)

("scandal"); probably from a derivative of G2578; a trap-stick (bent sapling), i.e. snare (figuratively, cause of displeasure or sin):—occasion to fall (of stumbling), offence, thing that offends, stumblingblock.

Outline

  1. the movable stick or trigger of a trap, a trap stick
    1. a trap, snare
    2. any impediment placed in the way and causing one to stumble or fall, (a stumbling block, occasion of stumbling) i.e. a rock which is a cause of stumbling
    3. fig. applied to Jesus Christ, whose person and career were so contrary to the expectations of the Jews concerning the Messiah, that they rejected him and by their obstinacy made shipwreck of their salvation
  2. any person or thing by which one is (entrapped) drawn into error or sin

Usages

Romans 9:33

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 11:9

Quoting Psalms 69:22

Let their table become a snare before them: and that which should have been for their welfare, let it become a trap.

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