noun greek

scandălum

gen. scandăli · gender neuter · decl. 2nd

= σκάνδαλον

that which causes one to stumble; a stumblingblock

that which causes one to stumble, a stumblingblock (eccl. Lat.). *

Lit., Prud. Apoth. 47 praef.—

an inducement to sin; a temptation; cause of offence figuratively

Trop., an inducement to sin, a temptation, cause of offence, Tert. Virg. Vel. 3; id. adv. Jud. 14; id. adv. Marc. 3, 1; Vulg. Psa. 118, 165; id. 1 Johan. 2, 10.

Perseus ID: n42856 Key: scandalum