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stumbling

Meaning of “stumbling”

Sense 1: The act or occasion of tripping or falling. Sense 2: Figuratively, an obstacle or occasion of offence.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
3 occurrences3 verses3 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Isaiah 8:14

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “stumbling”

KJV PCE
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.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 8:14 · retained source text

And he shalbe for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rocke of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a ginne, and for a snare to the inhabitants of Ierusalem.

1611 marginal noteIsa.28.16. luke 2.34. rom.9.33. 1.pet.2.7.

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.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Peter 2:8 · retained source text

And a Stone of stumbling, and a Rocke of offence, euen to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient, whereunto also they were appointed.

1611 marginal noteEsa. 8.14.

1 John 2:10
He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 John 2:10 · retained source text

Hee that loueth his brother, abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.

1611 marginal noteGr. scandall

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Tripping or falling; erring; giving or taking offence.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 2, leaf 689