◄ 4348. proskomma ►
Strong's Lexicon proskomma: Stumbling block, offense, obstacle Original Word: προσκόμμα Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: proskomma Pronunciation: pros'-kom-mah Phonetic Spelling: (pros'-kom-mah) Definition: a stumbling-block, an occasion for falling, a moral embarrassment. Meaning: A stumbling block, an obstacle, or an offense that causes someone to trip or fall, either physically or metaphorically. Word Origin: Derived from προσκόπτω (proskoptō), meaning "to strike against" or "to stumble." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of a stumbling block in the Hebrew Scriptures is often represented by the word מִכְשׁוֹל (mikshol), Strong's Hebrew 4383, which similarly denotes an obstacle or hindrance that causes one to stumble or fall, both physically and spiritually. Usage: The term προσκόμμα is used in the New Testament to describe something that causes a person to stumble in their faith or moral conduct. It can refer to a literal stumbling block or a metaphorical one, such as a temptation or a cause of sin. Context: The Greek term προσκόμμα appears in the New Testament to convey the idea of an impediment or hindrance that leads to a fall. It is often used metaphorically to describe spiritual or moral stumbling. In Romans 14:13, Paul admonishes believers not to put a stumbling block or obstacle in a brother's way: "Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way." Here, προσκόμμα is used to emphasize the importance of being considerate of others' spiritual well-being and avoiding actions that might lead them into sin or doubt. In 1 Corinthians 8:9, Paul warns against using one's freedom in Christ in a way that might become a stumbling block to the weak: "Be careful, however, that your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak." This usage highlights the responsibility of mature believers to act in love and consideration for those who might be less mature in their faith. The concept of προσκόμμα is rooted in the broader biblical theme of community and mutual edification. Believers are called to live in a way that builds up the body of Christ, avoiding actions that might cause others to falter in their walk with God. The term underscores the ethical and communal dimensions of Christian living, where personal liberty is balanced with love and concern for others. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from proskoptó Definition a stumbling, an occasion of stumbling NASB Translation obstacle (1), offense (1), stumbling (3), stumbling block (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4348: πρόσκομμα πρόσκομμα, προσκόμματος, τό (προσκόπτω), a stumbling-block, i. e. an obstacle in the way which if one strike his foot against he necessarily stumbles or falls; tropically, that over which the soul stumbles, i. e. by which it is impelled to sin: 1 Corinthians 8:9 (Sir. 17:25 (20); (Sir. 34:16); Sir. 39:24); τιθέναι πρόσκομμα τίνι, to put a stumblingblock in someone's way, i. e. tropically, to furnish one an occasion for sinning, Romans 14:13 (WH marginal reading omits); ὁ διά προσκόμματος ἐσθίων (A. V.) who eateth with offence (see διά, A. I. 2), by making no discrimination as to what he eats occasions another to act against his conscience, Romans 14:20; λίθος προσκόμματος (from Isaiah 8:14 for נֶגֶף אֶבֶן), properly, a stone against which the foot strikes (A. V. stone of stumbling), used figuratively of Christ Jesus, with regard to whom it especially annoyed and offended the Jews that his words, deeds, career, and particularly his ignominious death on the cross, quite failed to correspond to their preconceptions respecting the Messiah; hence, they despised and rejected him, and by that crime brought upon themselves woe and punishment: Romans 9:32, 33; 1 Peter 2:8 (7). (In the Sept. for מוקֵשׁ, Exodus 23:33; Exodus 34:12; (cf. Judith 8:22). a sore or bruise caused by striking the foot against any object, Athen. 3, p. 97 f.; a hindrance (?), Plutarch, mor., p. 1048 c. (i. e. de Stoic. repugn. 30, 8 at the end).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance offense, stumbling block From proskopto; a stub, i.e. (figuratively) occasion of apostasy -- offence, stumbling(-block, (-stone)). see GREEK proskopto Forms and Transliterations προσκομμα πρόσκομμα πρόσκομμά προσκόμμασιν προσκόμματι προσκομματος προσκόμματος proskomma próskomma proskommatos proskómmatos Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Romans 9:32 N-GNS GRK: λίθῳ τοῦ προσκόμματος NAS: They stumbled over the stumbling stone, INT: stone of stumbling Romans 9:33 N-GNS GRK: Σιὼν λίθον προσκόμματος καὶ πέτραν NAS: A STONE OF STUMBLING AND A ROCK INT: Zion a stone of stumbling and rock Romans 14:13 N-ANS GRK: μὴ τιθέναι πρόσκομμα τῷ ἀδελφῷ NAS: not to put an obstacle or KJV: put a stumblingblock or INT: not to put a stumbling block to the brother Romans 14:20 N-GNS GRK: τῷ διὰ προσκόμματος ἐσθίοντι NAS: who eats and gives offense. KJV: who eateth with offence. INT: who through stumbling eats 1 Corinthians 8:9 N-NNS GRK: ὑμῶν αὕτη πρόσκομμα γένηται τοῖς NAS: become a stumbling block to the weak. KJV: become a stumblingblock to them that are weak. INT: of you this an occasion of stumbling become to those 1 Peter 2:8 N-GNS GRK: καὶ λίθος προσκόμματος καὶ πέτρα NAS: and, A STONE OF STUMBLING AND A ROCK KJV: And a stone of stumbling, and a rock INT: and a stone of stumbling and a rock Strong's Greek 4348 6 Occurrences πρόσκομμα — 2 Occ. προσκόμματος — 4 Occ.