Ptaíō — G4417

Definition

verb

to trip, i.e. (figuratively) to err, sin, fail (of salvation)

1. transitive, τινα, to cause one to stumble or fall
2. intransitive, to stumble
1. to err, to make a mistake
2. to fall into misery, become wretched (often so in Greek writings)

Usually translated as

offend, fall, stumble

Origin

a form of G4098

• píptō (G4098)

Occurrences

Ptaíō occurs 5 times in 4 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Romans (1), James (2), 2 Peter (1)

• Romans 11:11 — I say then, Have they stumbled (ἔπταισαν) that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.
• James 2:10 — For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend (πταισει) in one point, he is guilty of all.
• James 3:2 — For in many things we offend (πταίομεν) all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
• James 3:2 — For in many things we offend all. If any man offend (πταίει) not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
• 2 Peter 1:10 — Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall (πταίσητέ):