Strong’s H3783

כִּשָּׁלוֹן

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

kishshalown

Pronunciation

kish-shaw-lone'

Definition

Stumbling, downfall, ruin

Meaning

a tottering, ruin

Usage

The term "kishshalon" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a stumbling block or a cause of downfall. It often refers to a moral or spiritual failure, a situation where one falls into sin or error, leading to ruin or destruction. The word conveys the idea of a significant obstacle that causes one to falter in their faith or conduct.

Bible references

Proverbs 16:18