Strong's Lexicon Why [not] διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's Greek 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. Because [their pursuit was] ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's Greek 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. by ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's Greek 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. faith, πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. as if [it were] ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's Greek 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. by ἐξ (ex) Preposition Strong's Greek 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. works. ἔργων (ergōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's Greek 2041: From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. They stumbled προσέκοψαν (prosekopsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 4350: From pros and kopto; to strike at, i.e. Surge against; specially, to stub on, i.e. Trip up. over the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. stumbling προσκόμματος (proskommatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 4348: A stumbling-block, an occasion for falling, a moral embarrassment. From proskopto; a stub, i.e. occasion of apostasy. stone, λίθῳ (lithō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3037: A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone. Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleWhy not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone, Young's Literal Translation wherefore? because—not by faith, but as by works of law; for they did stumble at the stone of stumbling, Holman Christian Standard Bible Why is that? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone. New American Standard Bible Why? Because [they did] not [pursue it] by faith, but as though [it were] by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone, King James Bible Wherefore? Because [they sought it] not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone; Parallel Verses New International Version Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone. New Living Translation Why not? Because they were trying to get right with God by keeping the law instead of by trusting in him. They stumbled over the great rock in their path. English Standard Version Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if it were based on works. They have stumbled over the stumbling stone, New American Standard Bible Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as though it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone, King James Bible Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone; Holman Christian Standard Bible Why is that? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone. International Standard Version Why not? Because they did not pursue it on the basis of faith, but as if it were based on achievements. They stumbled over the stone that causes people to stumble. NET Bible Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but (as if it were possible) by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone, American Standard Version Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by works. They stumbled at the stone of stumbling; English Revised Version Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by works. They stumbled at the stone of stumbling; Young's Literal Translation wherefore? because -- not by faith, but as by works of law; for they did stumble at the stone of stumbling, Cross References Isaiah 8:14 And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Isaiah 8:15 And many among them shall stumble, and fall, and be broken, and be snared, and be taken. 1 Peter 2:6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. 1 Peter 2:8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed. Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, Romans 9:31 But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness. Romans 9:30 What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith. Romans 9:29 And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left us a seed, we had been as Sodoma, and been made like unto Gomorrha. Romans 9:33 As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. Romans 10:1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. Romans 10:2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 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