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stumble

Related Ideas:

reel

Definition:

The term "stumble" means "almost fall" when walking or running. Usually it involves tripping over something.

• Figuratively, to "stumble" can mean to "sin" or to "falter" in believing.
• This term can also refer to faltering or showing weakness when fighting a battle or when being persecuted or punished.
• "Stumble" can also be used figuratively to mean "sin" or "stop believing.""
• The word "reel" means to lose one's balance and have trouble walking.

Translation Suggestions

• In contexts where the term "stumble" means to physically trip over something, it should be translated with a term that means "almost fall" or "trip over."
• When stumble is used figuratively it could also be translated as "become weak" or "stumble by sinning" or "stumble by not believing."
• The phrase "made to stumble" could be translated as "caused to become weak" or "caused to falter."

(See also: believe, persecute, sin, stumbling block)

Bible References:

• 1 Peter 02:08
• Hosea 04:05
• Isaiah 31:3
• Matthew 11:4-6
• Matthew 18:08

Word Data:

• Strong's: H1762, H3782, H4383, H5062, H5063, H5307, H6328, H6761, H8058, G679, G4348, G4350, G4417, G4624, G4625

Forms Found in the English ULB:

causes ... to stumble, reeling, stumble, stumbled, stumbles, stumbling