Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and, “A stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall.” They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for. New Living Translation And, “He is the stone that makes people stumble, the rock that makes them fall.” They stumble because they do not obey God’s word, and so they meet the fate that was planned for them. English Standard Version and “A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do. Berean Standard Bible and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed. Berean Literal Bible and, "A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense." They stumble at being disobedient to the word, to which also they were appointed. King James Bible 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. New King James Version and “A stone of stumbling And a rock of offense.” They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed. New American Standard Bible and, “A STONE OF STUMBLING AND A ROCK OF OFFENSE”; for they stumble because they are disobedient to the word, and to this they were also appointed. NASB 1995 and, “A STONE OF STUMBLING AND A ROCK OF OFFENSE"; for they stumble because they are disobedient to the word, and to this doom they were also appointed. NASB 1977 and, “A STONE OF STUMBLING AND A ROCK OF OFFENSE”; Legacy Standard Bible and, “A STONE OF STUMBLING AND A ROCK OF OFFENSE.” They stumble because they are disobedient to the word, and to this stumbling they were also appointed. Amplified Bible and, “A STONE OF STUMBLING AND A ROCK OF OFFENSE”; for they stumble because they disobey the word [of God], and to this they [who reject Him as Savior] were also appointed. Christian Standard Bible and A stone to stumble over, and a rock to trip over. They stumble because they disobey the word; they were destined for this. Holman Christian Standard Bible and A stone to stumble over, and a rock to trip over. They stumble because they disobey the message; they were destined for this. American Standard Version and, A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence; for they stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed. Contemporary English Version They disobeyed the message and stumbled and fell over this stone, because they were doomed. English Revised Version and, A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence; for they stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed. GOD'S WORD® Translation a stone that people trip over, a large rock that people find offensive." The people tripped over the word because they refused to believe it. Therefore, this is how they ended up. Good News Translation And another scripture says, "This is the stone that will make people stumble, the rock that will make them fall." They stumbled because they did not believe in the word; such was God's will for them. International Standard Version a stone they stumble over and a rock they trip on." They keep on stumbling because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do. Majority Standard Bible and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed. NET Bible and a stumbling-stone and a rock to trip over. They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do. New Heart English Bible and, "a stone to stumble over, and a rock to trip over." For they stumble at the word, being disobedient, to which also they were appointed. Webster's Bible Translation And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense, even to them who stumble at the word, being disobedient: to which also they were appointed. Weymouth New Testament and "a Stone for the foot to strike against, and a Rock to stumble over." Their foot strikes against it because they are disobedient to God's Message, and to this they were appointed. World English Bible and, “a stumbling stone and a rock of offense.” For they stumble at the word, being disobedient, to which also they were appointed. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense—who are stumbling at the word, being unbelieving—to which they were also set. Berean Literal Bible and, "A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense." They stumble at being disobedient to the word, to which also they were appointed. Young's Literal Translation and a stone of stumbling and a rock of offence -- who are stumbling at the word, being unbelieving, -- to which also they were set; Smith's Literal Translation And a stone of stumble, and rock of offence, they disbelieving the word stumble: to which also they were set. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd a stone of stumbling, and a rock of scandal, to them who stumble at the word, neither do believe, whereunto also they are set. Catholic Public Domain Version and a stone of offense, and a rock of scandal, to those who are offended by the Word; neither do they believe, though they also have been built upon him. New American Bible and “A stone that will make people stumble, and a rock that will make them fall.” They stumble by disobeying the word, as is their destiny. New Revised Standard Version and “A stone that makes them stumble, and a rock that makes them fall.” They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they stumble over it because they are disobedient to the word for which they were appointed. Aramaic Bible in Plain English He is a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, and they stumble on it, in that they do not obey the word, for they are appointed to this. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense to the disobedient, who stumble at the word because they are disobedient, to which stumbling they were also appointed. Godbey New Testament who stumble over the word, disbelieving: unto which they indeed were appointed. Haweis New Testament and a stone of stumbling, and rock of offence,” Mace New Testament and which the architects rejected, will be an occasion to the incredulous of their stumbling, and bruising themselves thereby: Weymouth New Testament and "a Stone for the foot to strike against, and a Rock to stumble over." Their foot strikes against it because they are disobedient to God's Message, and to this they were appointed. Worrell New Testament and "a stone of stumbling, and rock of offense"; who stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which also they were appointed. Worsley New Testament and a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence. These stumble at the word through unbelief, unto which also they were appointed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Living Stone…7To you who believe, then, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” 8and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word— and to this they were appointed. 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.… Cross References Isaiah 8:14-15 And He will be a sanctuary—but to both houses of Israel a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, to the dwellers of Jerusalem a trap and a snare. / Many will stumble over these; they will fall and be broken; they will be ensnared and captured.” Romans 9:32-33 Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone, / as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” Matthew 21:42-44 Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’? / Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. / He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed.” Psalm 118:22 The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. Luke 20:17-18 But Jesus looked directly at them and said, “Then what is the meaning of that which is written: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone’? / Everyone who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed.” Acts 4:11 This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ 1 Corinthians 1:23 but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, Ephesians 2:20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. Mark 12:10-11 Have you never read this Scripture: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. / This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?” Romans 11:9-10 And David says: “May their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a retribution to them. / May their eyes be darkened so they cannot see, and their backs be bent forever.” Isaiah 28:16 So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken. 2 Corinthians 2:16 To the one we are an odor that brings death, to the other a fragrance that brings life. And who is qualified for such a task? John 12:40 “He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so that they cannot see with their eyes, and understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.” Matthew 13:57 And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown and in his own household is a prophet without honor.” Hosea 14:9 Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them. Treasury of Scripture And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed. a stone. 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 57:14 And shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumblingblock out of the way of my people. Luke 2:34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; being. 1 Peter 2:7 Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, whereunto. Exodus 9:16 And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth. Romans 9:22 What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction: 1 Thessalonians 5:9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, Jump to Previous Appointed Cause Causes Destined Disobedient Disobey Doom Fall Falling Foot God's Makes Message Offence Offense Purpose Rock Stone Strike Strikes Stumble Stumbling Trouble Unbelieving Whereunto WordJump to Next Appointed Cause Causes Destined Disobedient Disobey Doom Fall Falling Foot God's Makes Message Offence Offense Purpose Rock Stone Strike Strikes Stumble Stumbling Trouble Unbelieving Whereunto Word1 Peter 2 1. He exhorts to put away wickedness;4. showing that Christ is the foundation whereupon they are built. 11. He beseeches them also to abstain from sinful desires; 13. to be obedient to authorities; 18. and teaches servants how to obey their masters; 20. patiently suffering for well doing, after the example of Christ. and, 'A stone of stumbling' This phrase refers to Jesus Christ as a "stone" that causes people to stumble. The Greek word for "stone" is "λίθος" (lithos), which is often used metaphorically in Scripture to represent strength, foundation, or a cornerstone. In the context of 1 Peter, it draws from Isaiah 8:14, where God Himself is described as a sanctuary and a stone of offense. Historically, the Jewish leaders and many of the people stumbled over Jesus because He did not meet their expectations of the Messiah. Instead of a political liberator, He came as a suffering servant. This stumbling is not just a physical tripping but a spiritual failure to recognize and accept Jesus as the Messiah. and a rock of offense They stumble because they disobey the word to which they were appointed Parallel Commentaries ... Greek and,Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. “A stone Λίθος (Lithos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3037: A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone. of stumbling προσκόμματος (proskommatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 4348: A stumbling-block, an occasion for falling, a moral embarrassment. From proskopto; a stub, i.e. occasion of apostasy. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. a rock πέτρα (petra) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 4073: A rock, ledge, cliff, cave, stony ground. Feminine of the same as Petros; a rock. of offense.” σκανδάλου (skandalou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 4625: A snare, stumbling-block, cause for error. Scandal; probably from a derivative of kampto; a trap-stick, i.e. Snare. [They] Οἳ (Hoi) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. stumble [because] προσκόπτουσιν (proskoptousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4350: From pros and kopto; to strike at, i.e. Surge against; specially, to stub on, i.e. Trip up. they disobey ἀπειθοῦντες (apeithountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 544: To disobey, rebel, be disloyal, refuse conformity. From apeithes; to disbelieve. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. message— λόγῳ (logō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. [this] ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. they were appointed. ἐτέθησαν (etethēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 5087: To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. 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