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The Definition of the word Offence

Offence

(1.) An injury or wrong done to one (1 Sam. 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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