Strong’s G4625

σκάνδαλον

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

skandalon

Pronunciation

SKAN-dal-on

Definition

Stumbling block, offense, trap, snare

Meaning

a snare, stumbling-block, cause for error.

Usage

In the New Testament, "skandalon" refers to anything that causes someone to stumble in their faith or moral conduct. It can denote a physical trap or snare, but more often it is used metaphorically to describe an obstacle that leads to sin or causes spiritual downfall. The term is frequently associated with causing offense or leading others into error.

Bible references

Matthew 13:41;Matthew 16:23;Matthew 18:7;Matthew 18:7;Matthew 18:7;Luke 17:1;Romans 9:33;Romans 11:9;Romans 14:13;Romans 16:17;1 Corinthians 1:23;Galatians 5:11;1 Peter 2:8;1 John 2:10;Revelation 2:14