Próskomma — G4348

Definition

neuter noun

a stub, i.e. (figuratively) occasion of apostasy

1. tropically, that over which the soul stumbles, i. e. by which it is impelled to sin

Usually translated as

stumblingblock, stumblingstone, stumbling, offence

Origin

from G4350

• proskóptō (G4350)

Occurrences

Próskomma occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Romans (3), 1 Corinthians (1), 1 Peter (1)

• Romans 9:32 — Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone (προσκόμματος);
• Romans 9:33 — As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone (προσκόμματος) and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
• Romans 14:13 — Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock (πρόσκομμα) or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way.
• 1 Corinthians 8:9 — But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock (πρόσκομμα) to them that are weak.
• 1 Peter 2:8 — And a stone of stumbling (προσκόμματος), and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.