G4624 σκανδαλίζω (skandalízō) — to cause to stumble

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G4624

to entrap, i.e. trip up (figuratively, stumble (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure)

KJV usage: :--(make to) offend.

Etymology: from ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

pr. to cause to stumble; met. offend, Mt. 17:27; to offend, shock, excite feeling of repugnance, Jn. 6:61; 1 Cor. 8:13; pass. to be offended, shocked, pained, Mt. 15:12; Rom. 14:21; 2 Cor. 11:29; σκανδαλίζεσθαι ἔν τινι, to be affected with scruples of repugnance towards any one as respects his claims or pretensions, Mt. 11:6; 13:57; met. to cause to stumble morally, to cause to falter or err, Mt. 5:29; 18:6; pass. to falter, fall away, Mt. 13:21

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 5:29 Matthew 5:30 Matthew 11:6 Matthew 13:21 Matthew 13:57 Matthew 15:12 Matthew 17:27 Matthew 18:6 Matthew 18:8 Matthew 18:9 Matthew 24:10 Matthew 26:31 Matthew 26:33 Mark 4:17 Mark 6:3 + 12 more →

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