Skandalon

The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon

Strong's Number: 4625

Original Word	Word Origin
skavndalon	probably from a derivative of (2578)
Transliterated Word	TDNT Entry
Skandalon	7:339,1036
Phonetic Spelling	Parts of Speech
skan'-dal-on	Noun Neuter

Definition

the movable stick or trigger of a trap, a trap stick
1. a trap, snare
2. any impediment placed in the way and causing one to stumble or fall, (a stumbling block, occasion of stumbling) i.e. a rock which is a cause of stumbling
3. fig. applied to Jesus Christ, whose person and career were so contrary to the expectations of the Jews concerning the Messiah, that they rejected him and by their obstinacy made shipwreck of their salvation
any person or thing by which one is (entrapped) drawn into error or sin

King James Word Usage - Total: 15

offence 9, stumbling block 3, occasion of stumbling 1, occasion to fall 1, thing that offends 1

KJV Verse Count
Matthew	3
Luke	1
Romans	4
1 Corinthians	1
Galatians	1
1 Peter	1
1 John	1
Revelation	1

Total	13

Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Bibliography Information

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Skandalon". "The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon". .

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