Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4625

Strong's G4625 · Greek

σκάνδαλον

skándalon

Number
G4625
Language
Greek
Original word
σκάνδαλον
Transliteration
skándalon
KJV occurrences
11 verses

Definition

a trap-stick (bent sapling), i.e. snare (figuratively, cause of displeasure or sin)

KJV: occasion to fall (of stumbling), offence, thing that offends, stumblingblock

Root / derivation: ("scandal"); probably from a derivative of G2578 (κάμπτω);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σκάνδαλον across 11 verses.

offence5×
offences4×
fall1×
offend1×
stumbling1×
stumblingblock1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew3 verses
Luke1 verse
Romans3 verses
Galatians1 verse
1 Peter1 verse
1 John1 verse
Revelation1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4625 (skándalon) mean?

a trap-stick (bent sapling), i.e. snare (figuratively, cause of displeasure or sin)

How many times does G4625 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4625 (σκάνδαλον) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “offence.”

How is skándalon translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4625 is rendered as “offence” (5×), “offences” (4×), “fall” (1×), “offend” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word σκάνδαλον come from?

("scandal"); probably from a derivative of G2578 (κάμπτω);