G4624Greekskandalízei
σκανδαλίζει
to entrap, i.e., trip up (figuratively, stumble (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure)
29
Total Occurrences
6
Books
0
Old Testament
29
New Testament
Detailed Definition
- 1to put a stumbling block or impediment in the way, upon which another may trip and fall, metaphorically to offend
- 2to entice to sin
- 3to cause a person to begin to distrust and desert one whom he ought to trust and obey
- 4since one who stumbles or whose foot gets entangled feels annoyed
Etymology & Derivation
from g4625