σκανδαλίζω (skandalízō) — Offend

Greek word study: σκανδαλίζω (skandalízō), Strong's G4624. to entrap, i.e. trip up (figuratively, stumble (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure)

GreekStrong's G4624
Quick definition
Greek word
σκανδαλίζω (skandalízō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to entrap, i.e. trip up (figuratively, stumble (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure)

Word study
Derivation: from G4625 (σκάνδαλον);

KJV translation words: (make to) offend

Where this word appears

Strong's G4624 is tagged on 30 words in 28 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:29 and last appears in 2 Corinthians 11:29.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

will fall away ×5shall cause to stumble ×4causes to sin ×2causes to stumble ×2is led into sin ×2they were offended ×2he falls away ×1may cause to stumble ×1shall fall away ×1they fall away ×1we may offend ×1were offended ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

σκανδαλίζει ×5σκανδαλισθήσονται ×3σκανδαλίζεται ×3σκανδαλίζῃ ×3σκανδαλίσῃ ×3σκανδαλισθήσεσθε ×2σκανδαλισθῇ ×2ἐσκανδαλίζοντο ×2σκανδαλίσωμεν ×1ἐσκανδαλίσθησαν; ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×14Mark ×8Luke ×2John ×21 Corinthians ×2Romans ×12 Corinthians ×1

Verses (first 25 of 28)

  • Matthew 5:29 — σκανδαλίζει — causes to stumble
  • Matthew 5:30 — σκανδαλίζει — causes to stumble
  • Matthew 11:6 — σκανδαλισθῇ — shall fall away
  • Matthew 13:21 — σκανδαλίζεται — he falls away
  • Matthew 13:57 — ἐσκανδαλίζοντο — they were offended
  • Matthew 15:12 — ἐσκανδαλίσθησαν; — were offended
  • Matthew 17:27 — σκανδαλίσωμεν — we may offend
  • Matthew 18:6 — σκανδαλίσῃ — may cause to stumble
  • Matthew 18:8 — σκανδαλίζει — causes to sin
  • Matthew 18:9 — σκανδαλίζει — causes to sin
  • Matthew 24:10 — σκανδαλισθήσονται — will fall away
  • Matthew 26:31 — σκανδαλισθήσεσθε — will fall away
  • Matthew 26:33 — σκανδαλισθήσονται — will fall away
  • Mark 4:17 — σκανδαλίζονται — they fall away
  • Mark 6:3 — ἐσκανδαλίζοντο — they were offended
  • Mark 9:42 — σκανδαλίσῃ — shall cause to stumble
  • Mark 9:43 — σκανδαλίζῃ — shall cause to stumble
  • Mark 9:45 — σκανδαλίζῃ — shall cause to stumble
  • Mark 9:47 — σκανδαλίζῃ — shall cause to stumble
  • Mark 14:27 — σκανδαλισθήσεσθε — you will fall away
  • Mark 14:29 — σκανδαλισθήσονται — will fall away
  • Luke 7:23 — σκανδαλισθῇ — shall be offended
  • Luke 17:2 — σκανδαλίσῃ — he may cause to stumble
  • John 6:61 — σκανδαλίζει; — does offend
  • John 16:1 — σκανδαλισθῆτε — you may fall away

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4625 σκάνδαλον (skándalon).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does skandalízō (G4624) mean?

To entrap, i.e. trip up (figuratively, stumble (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure).

How is G4624 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4624 as: (make to) offend.

How often does σκανδαλίζω (skandalízō) appear?

Strong's G4624 is tagged on 30 words in 28 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:29 and last appears in 2 Corinthians 11:29.