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σκάνδαλον G4625
G4625 is the Greek word σκάνδαλον, transliterated skándalon. The King James Version most often renders it offence.
What it means
a trap-stick (bent sapling), i.e. snare (figuratively, cause of displeasure or sin).
Where it comes from
("scandal"); probably from a derivative of G2578 (κάμπτω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 15 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: occasion to fall (of stumbling), offence, thing that offends, stumblingblock.
Verses using σκάνδαλον
All 13 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 13:41 · KJV
The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;
Matthew 16:23 · KJV
But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.
Matthew 18:7 · KJV
Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!
Luke 17:1 · KJV
Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!
Romans 9:33 · KJV
As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
Romans 11:9 · KJV
And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them:
Romans 14:13 · KJV
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.
Romans 16:17 · KJV
Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
1 Corinthians 1:23 · KJV
But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
Galatians 5:11 · KJV
And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.
1 Peter 2:8 · KJV
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.
1 John 2:10 · KJV
He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
Revelation 2:14 · KJV
But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4625 mean?
G4625 is the Greek word σκάνδαλον (skándalon), meaning a trap-stick (bent sapling), i.e. snare (figuratively, cause of displeasure or sin).
How is G4625 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it offence (5 times), offences (4 times), stumblingblock (3 times), offend (1 time), occasion to fall (1 time), among others.
How many times does G4625 appear in the Bible?
σκάνδαλον (skándalon) is tagged in 13 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4625 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: ("scandal"); probably from a derivative of G2578 (κάμπτω).
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