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πταίω G4417
G4417 is the Greek word πταίω, transliterated ptaíō. The King James Version most often renders it offend.
What it means
to trip, i.e. (figuratively) to err, sin, fail (of salvation).
Where it comes from
a form of G4098 (πίπτω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: fall, offend, stumble.
Verses using πταίω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Romans 11:11 · KJV
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.
James 2:10 · KJV
For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.
James 3:2 · KJV
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.
2 Peter 1:10 · KJV
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
Common questions
What does Strong's G4417 mean?
G4417 is the Greek word πταίω (ptaíō), meaning to trip, i.e. (figuratively) to err, sin, fail (of salvation).
How is G4417 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it offend (3 times), stumbled (1 time), shall (1 time), fall (1 time).
How many times does G4417 appear in the Bible?
πταίω (ptaíō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4417 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a form of G4098 (πίπτω).
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