Strong's Lexicon kishshalon: Stumbling, downfall, ruin Original Word: כִּשָּׁלוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּשַׁל (kashal), meaning "to stumble" or "to fall." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4625 (σκανδαλον, skandalon): A stumbling block, an offense. - G4417 (προσκομμα, proskomma): A stumbling, an obstacle. Usage: The term "kishshalon" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a stumbling block or a cause of downfall. It often refers to a moral or spiritual failure, a situation where one falls into sin or error, leading to ruin or destruction. The word conveys the idea of a significant obstacle that causes one to falter in their faith or conduct. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of stumbling was often associated with moral and spiritual failure. The Israelites were called to walk in the ways of the Lord, and anything that caused them to deviate from this path was considered a "stumbling block." The term "kishshalon" reflects the serious consequences of turning away from God's commandments, which could lead to personal and communal ruin. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kashal Definition a stumbling NASB Translation stumbling (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs כִּשָּׁלוֺן noun [masculine] a stumbling; figurative = calamity Proverbs 16:18. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fall From kashal; properly, a tottering, i.e. Ruin -- fall. see HEBREW kashal Forms and Transliterations כִ֝שָּׁל֗וֹן כשלון chishshaLon ḵiš·šā·lō·wn ḵiššālōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 16:18 HEB: גָּא֑וֹן וְלִפְנֵ֥י כִ֝שָּׁל֗וֹן גֹּ֣בַהּ רֽוּחַ׃ NAS: spirit before stumbling. KJV: spirit before a fall. INT: Pride before stumbling haughty spirit 1 Occurrence |
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