Etymology

stumbling block

Today it means: A hindrance, obstacle or impediment; an opportunity for error. Full definition →

Koine Greek πρόσκομμα
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  1. Koine Greek · calque ofπρόσκομμα
  2. English todaystumbling block

Probably originally from Romans 14:13 or 1 Corinthians 8:9 in the King James Version of the Bible, translating Koine Greek πρόσκομμα (próskomma).

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