Strong's Lexicon mikshol: Stumbling block, obstacle, offense Original Word: מִכְשׁוֹל Word Origin: Derived from the root כשל (kashal), meaning "to stumble" or "to fall." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4625 (σκανδαλον, skandalon): Often translated as "stumbling block" or "offense" in the New Testament, carrying a similar meaning of causing someone to fall into sin or error. Usage: The term "mikshol" refers to anything that causes someone to stumble or fall, both physically and metaphorically. It is often used in the context of moral or spiritual stumbling, indicating an obstacle that leads to sin or error. In the Hebrew Bible, "mikshol" can denote a literal stumbling block or a figurative one, such as an idol or a temptation that leads people away from God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of a stumbling block was significant in both physical and spiritual contexts. Roads and paths were often uneven, making physical stumbling a common occurrence. Spiritually, the Israelites were warned against idolatry and other practices that could lead them away from their covenant with God. The idea of a "mikshol" as a spiritual stumbling block is deeply rooted in the covenantal relationship between God and His people, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness and obedience. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kashal Definition a stumbling, means or occasion of stumbling, a stumbling block NASB Translation fall (1), obstacle (2), occasion of stumbling (1), stumble (2), stumbling block (6), stumbling blocks (1), troubled (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִכְשׁוֺל noun masculineJeremiah 6:21 a stumbling, means or occasion of stumbling, stumbling-block; — ׳מ absolute Isaiah 8:14 3t., מִכְשֹׁל Leviticus 19:14; construct מִכְשׁוֺל 1 Samuel 25:31 6t. Ezekiel; plural מִכְשֹׁלִים Jeremiah 6:21 + Ezekiel 21:20 ᵑ0 (Co and others מֻכְשָׁלִים, see below); — 1 stumbling, ׳צוּר מ Isaiah 8:14 (fig) a rock of stumbling (i.e. over which one stumbles); literal הַרְבֵּה הַמִּכְשֹׁלִים Ezekiel 21:20 an abundance of stumblings, falls (si vera lectio; ᵐ5. οἱ ἀσθενοῦντες, apparently reading participle, compare Sm; so Co Da (as a possibility), i.e. מֻכְשָׁלִים Hoph`al Participle of כשׁל = those who have stumbled or been overthrown). 2 means, or occasion of stumbling, stumbling-block; a literal Leviticus 19:14. b. figurative of misfortune, calamity Paslm Lev 119:165; in divine judgment Jeremiah 6:21; Ezekiel 3:20, as a hindrance to restoration of people Isaiah 57:14. c. in ethical sense עֲוֺנָם ׳מ Ezekiel 7:19 a stumbling-block of (i.e. occasioning) their iniquity, so Ezekiel 14:3,4,7; Ezekiel 18:30; Ezekiel 44:12 (mostly with reference to idols.). d. לֵב ׳מ 1 Samuel 25:31 a stumbling-block of heart i.e. ground for remorse. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance caused to fall, offence, nothing offered, ruin, stumbling-block Or mikshol {mik-shole'}; masculine from kashal; a stumbling-block, literally or figuratively (obstacle, enticement (specifically an idol), scruple) -- caused to fall, offence, X (no-)thing offered, ruin, stumbling-block. see HEBREW kashal Forms and Transliterations הַמִּכְשֹׁלִ֔ים המכשלים וּלְמִכְשׁ֨וֹל וּמִכְשׁ֣וֹל וּמִכְשׁ֤וֹל ולמכשול ומכשול לְמִכְשׁ֖וֹל לְמִכְשׁ֣וֹל למכשול מִכְשֹׁ֑ל מִכְשֹׁלִ֑ים מִכְשֽׁוֹל׃ מִכְשׁ֖וֹל מִכְשׁ֛וֹל מִכְשׁ֜וֹל מִכְשׁ֥וֹל מכשול מכשול׃ מכשל מכשלים ham·miḵ·šō·lîm hammichshoLim hammiḵšōlîm lə·miḵ·šō·wl lemichShol ləmiḵšōwl michShol michshoLim miḵ·šō·lîm miḵ·šō·wl miḵ·šōl miḵšōl miḵšōlîm miḵšōwl ū·lə·miḵ·šō·wl ū·miḵ·šō·wl ulemichShol ūləmiḵšōwl umichShol ūmiḵšōwlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 19:14 HEB: לֹ֥א תִתֵּ֖ן מִכְשֹׁ֑ל וְיָרֵ֥אתָ מֵּאֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ NAS: place a stumbling block before KJV: nor put a stumblingblock before INT: nor place A stumbling shall revere your God 1 Samuel 25:31 Psalm 119:165 Isaiah 8:14 Isaiah 57:14 Jeremiah 6:21 Ezekiel 3:20 Ezekiel 7:19 Ezekiel 14:3 Ezekiel 14:4 Ezekiel 14:7 Ezekiel 18:30 Ezekiel 21:15 Ezekiel 44:12 14 Occurrences |
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