The meaning of “πρόσκομμα”
Understanding próskomma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
offence, stumbling(-block, (-stone)). - a stub, i.e. (figuratively) occasion of apostasy
πρόσκομμα
offence, stumbling(-block, (-stone)). - a stub, i.e. (figuratively) occasion of apostasy
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 14:13 | “Let 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.” Word: πρόσκομμα (próskomma) | |
| Romans 14:20 | “For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.” Word: πρόσκομμα (próskomma) | |
| 1 Corinthians 8:9 | “But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.” Word: πρόσκομμα (próskomma) | |
| 1 Peter 2:8 | “And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.” Word: πρόσκομμα (próskomma) |