Original Word: προσκοπή
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: proskopé
Pronunciation: pros-kop-AY
Phonetic Spelling: (pros-kop-ay')
Definition: a cause of stumbling, offense, shock.
Meaning: The term "προσκοπή" refers to an occasion of stumbling or an obstacle that causes one to fall. It can denote a figurative stumbling block or an offense that leads to sin or error.

Word Origin: Derived from προσκόπτω (proskoptō), meaning "to strike against" or "to stumble."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of a stumbling block or offense is also present in the Hebrew Scriptures, with terms such as מִכְשׁוֹל (mikshol, Strong's Hebrew 4383) and פֶּחָה (pechah, Strong's Hebrew 6343) conveying similar ideas of an obstacle or cause of stumbling. These terms are used in contexts that warn against leading others into sin or creating barriers to righteous living.

Usage: The word is used in the New Testament to describe situations or actions that may cause others to stumble in their faith or moral conduct. It emphasizes the responsibility of believers to avoid being a source of spiritual hindrance to others.

Context: The Greek term "προσκοπή" appears in the New Testament context as a warning against causing others to stumble in their faith journey. In Romans 14:13, the Apostle Paul exhorts believers: "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, "προσκοπή" is translated as "obstacle," highlighting the importance of being considerate of others' spiritual well-being. The concept is rooted in the broader biblical principle of love and edification within the Christian community, where believers are called to act in ways that build up rather than hinder one another's faith. The term underscores the ethical responsibility to live in a manner that reflects Christ's love and avoids actions that could lead others into sin or doubt.

Word Origin
from proskoptó
Definition
an occasion of stumbling
NASB Translation
cause for offense (1).

STRONGS NT 4349: προσκοπή

προσκοπή, προσκοπης, ἡ (προσκόπτω), an occasion of stumbling (so R. V. (but A. V. offence)): διδόναι προσκοπήν (namely, ἄλλοις), to do something which causes others to stumble, i. e. leads them into error or sin, 2 Corinthians 6:3 (cf. Winers Grammar, 484 (451)). (Polybius; (for כִּשָּׁלון, fall, Proverbs 16:18, Graecus Venetus).)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

offense.

From proskopto; a stumbling, i.e. (figuratively and concretely) occasion of sin -- offence.

see GREEK proskopto

Forms and Transliterations

προσκοπην προσκοπήν proskopen proskopēn proskopḗn

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