Strong’s H4384

מַכְשֵׁלָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

makshelah

Pronunciation

mak-sheh-lah

Definition

Stumbling block, downfall, obstacle

Meaning

a stumbling-block, )

Usage

The term "makshelah" refers to something that causes one to stumble or fall, both physically and metaphorically. It is often used in the context of moral or spiritual stumbling, indicating an obstacle that leads to sin or failure. The word can denote a literal stumbling block or a figurative one, such as an idol or a temptation that leads people away from God.

Bible references

Isaiah 3:6;Zephaniah 1:3