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Offence

Offence (1.) An injury or wrong done to one (1Sam 25:31; Rom 5:15). (2.) A stumbling-block or cause of temptation (Isa 8:14; Matt 16:23; 18:7). Greek skandalon, properly that at which one stumbles or takes off...

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Meaning

Offence (1.) An injury or wrong done to one (1Sam 25:31; Rom 5:15).

(2.) A stumbling-block or cause of temptation (Isa 8:14; Matt 16:23; 18:7). Greek skandalon, properly that at which one stumbles or takes offence. The "offence of the cross" (Gal 5:11) is the offence the Jews took at the teaching that salvation was by the crucified One, and by him alone. Salvation by the cross was a stumbling-block to their national pride.

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