Greek word study
πταίω G4417
- Transliteration
- ptaíō
- KJV glosses
- fall, offend, stumble
Lexical summary
to trip, i.e. (figuratively) to err, sin, fail (of salvation)
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
to trip, i.e. (figuratively) to err, sin, fail (of salvation)
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information