הַ/מִּכְשֹׁלִ֔ים
𐤄/𐤌𐤊𐤔𐤋𐤉𐤌
mikshôwl
the stumbling blocks
Object or circumstance that causes someone to trip, stumble, or fall—either physically or figuratively. In extension, anything that serves as an obstacle or hindrance, and by metaphor a cause for moral or spiritual downfall. Used of literal impediments to walking, as well as of situations, events, or practices that can provoke failure, sin, or ruin.
Ezekiel 21:20 · Word #5
Lexicon H4383
| Lemma | מִכְשׁוֹל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤊𐤔𐤅𐤋 |
| Transliteration | mikshôwl |
| Strong's | H4383 |
| Definition | Object or circumstance that causes someone to trip, stumble, or fall—either physically or figuratively. In extension, anything that serves as an obstacle or hindrance, and by metaphor a cause for moral or spiritual downfall. Used of literal impediments to walking, as well as of situations, events, or practices that can provoke failure, sin, or ruin. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the stumbling blocks |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4383-01
the stumbling-causes
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural absolute noun with definite article (הַ + מִכְשֹׁלִים); mem-prefixed instrumental noun from כשׁל. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מִכְשׁוֹל is a mem-instrumental form from כשׁל, denoting that which causes stumbling. The masculine plural with definite article is preserved as "the stumbling-causes," reflecting both number and its function as agents or means of stumbling. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the stumbling-causes
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 renders the noun as an active object suitably. It is faithful to the definition and maintains distinction from other synonyms. No change needed. |