σκάνδαλα
skándalon
A device or obstacle that triggers stumbling or fall, whether literally as a trap mechanism or, more often, metaphorically as a source of temptation, impediment, or cause of moral or spiritual failure. In extended usage, refers to anything that induces one to falter, sin, or reject a course of action.
Matthew 13:41 · Word #17
Lexicon G4625
| Lemma | σκάνδαλον |
| Transliteration | skándalon |
| Strong's | G4625 |
| Definition | A device or obstacle that triggers stumbling or fall, whether literally as a trap mechanism or, more often, metaphorically as a source of temptation, impediment, or cause of moral or spiritual failure. In extended usage, refers to anything that induces one to falter, sin, or reject a course of action. |
Morphology N ACC N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σκάνδαλον |
| Strong's | G4625 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4625-01
stumbling snares
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative, neuter, plural (Gr,N,,,,,ANP): functioning as a direct object or object of preposition; plural form of σκάνδαλον. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the root idea of a trap mechanism that causes someone to trip or fall, extended metaphorically to causes of moral or spiritual downfall. The accusative neuter plural form is represented by the plural English noun. |
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