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Source: archive.org: Easton's Bible DictionaryOffence definition and references: (1.) An injury or wrong done to one (1 Samuel 25:31; Romans 5:15).
(2.) A stumbling-block or cause of temptation (Isaiah 8:14; Matthew 16:23; 18:7). Greek skandalon, properly that at which one stumbles or takes offence. The “offence of the cross” (Galatians 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.
Source: archive.org: Hastings' Dictionary of the BibleOffence refers to:—The Greek word skandalon is properly used of a ‘stick in a trap on which the bait is placed, and which, when touched by the animal, springs up and shuts the trap’ (Liddell and Scott). The word is used by Christ ( Matthew 18:7 , Luke 17:1 ) of offences in the form of hindrances to the faith of believers, especially of Christ’s little ones. The context makes it clear what kind of stumbling-blocksare referred to. In the corresponding passage in the Sermon on the Mount ( Matthew 5:29-30; cf. Mark 9:45; Mark 9:47 ) the right eye and right hand are given as instances of the kind of offences that may arise. The members here cited are not only in themselves good and serviceable, but necessary, though they are capable, in certain circumstances, of becoming the occasion of sin to us. In the same way the Christian may find pursuits and pleasures, which in themselves are innocent, bringing unexpected temptations and involving him in sin. The possible applications of this are numerous, whether the warning be referred to artistic gifts (the ‘hand’ and ‘eye’), or abuses of certain kinds of food and drink, or any other circumstances which may lead a man from the higher life or divert him from his aims. All these may be compared to the stumbling-blocks which cause a man to fall. Such things must be dispensed with, for the sake of entering the ‘eternal life,’ which is the Christian man’s goal.
T. A. Moxon.
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Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
Probation < [13. Accumulation (Samuccaya)]
Thirty-six cases < [13. Accumulation (Samuccaya)]
Issues < [14. Settlements (Samatha)]
Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara (by I. B. Horner)
Nuns’ Analysis: on How many Offences? (Pārājika) < [2.2. Nuns’ Analysis: on How many Offences?]
2.10. Nuns’ Analysis: on How Many Offences?
Nuns’ Analysis: on How many Offences? (Saṅghādisesa) < [2.2. Nuns’ Analysis: on How many Offences?]
Yajnavalkya-smriti (Vyavaharadhyaya)—Critical study (by Kalita Nabanita)
Chapter 5.18 - Laws on Sāhasa (Robbery and Violence) < [Chapter 5 - Modern Indian Laws reflected from the Vyavahārādhyāya]
Chapter 5.22 - Laws Relating to Adultery with Women (strīsaṃgrahaṇa) < [Chapter 5 - Modern Indian Laws reflected from the Vyavahārādhyāya]
Chapter 5.17 - Laws Relating to Assault (daṇḍapāruṣya) < [Chapter 5 - Modern Indian Laws reflected from the Vyavahārādhyāya]
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers (by Philip Schaff)
Chapter 15 [XII.]—The One Sin Common to All Men < [A Treatise on the Merits and Forgiveness...]
Sermon XXXI < [Sermons on Selected Lessons of the New...]
Chapter 46 - The Reign of Death < [On Marriage and Concupiscence.]
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
(a) Seven Kinds Of Transgression Or Offence < [Chapter I - What Is Vinaya Pitaka?]
Book 2 - Pacittiya Pali < [Chapter II - Vinaya Pitaka]
Book 1 - Parajika Pali < [Chapter II - Vinaya Pitaka]
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 3, Chapter 26 < [Khandaka 3 - Probation And Penance (B)]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 4, Chapter 8 < [Khandaka 4 - The Settlement of Disputes among the Fraternity]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 3, Chapter 14 < [Khandaka 3 - Probation And Penance (B)]