The meaning of “σκάνδαλον”
Understanding skándalon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
("scandal"); probably from a derivative of κάμπτω occasion to fall (of stumbling), offence, thing that offends, stumblin...
σκάνδαλον
("scandal"); probably from a derivative of κάμπτω occasion to fall (of stumbling), offence, thing that offends, stumblingblock. - a trap-stick (bent sapling), i.e. snare (figuratively, cause of displeasure or sin)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:23 | “But 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.” Word: σκάνδαλον (skándalon) | |
| Luke 17:1 | “Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!” Word: σκάνδαλον (skándalon) | |
| 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: σκάνδαλον (skándalon) | |
| Galatians 5:11 | “And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.” Word: σκάνδαλον (skándalon) | |
| 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: σκάνδαλον (skándalon) |