Strong's G4625 · Greek
σκάνδαλον
skándalon
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;
Matthew 16:23But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.
Matthew 18:7Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!
Romans3 verses
As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
Romans 14:13Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way.
Romans 16:17Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
Galatians1 verse
1 John1 verse
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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);