Isaiah 8:14

He will be a sanctuary;
but for the two houses of Israel,
He will be a stone to stumble over
and a rock to trip over,
and a trap and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

Ezekiel 11:16

“Therefore say: This is what the Lord God says: Though I sent them far away among the nations and scattered them among the countries, yet for a little while I have been a sanctuary for them in the countries where they have gone.

Luke 2:34

Then Simeon blessed them and told His mother Mary: “Indeed, this child is destined to cause the fall and rise of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be opposed

1 Peter 2:8

and

A stone to stumble over,
and a rock to trip over.


They stumble because they disobey the message; they were destined for this.

Isaiah 28:16

Therefore the Lord God said:
“Look, I have laid a stone in Zion,
a tested stone,
a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation;
the one who believes will be unshakable.

Psalm 11:6

He will rain burning coals and sulfur on the wicked;
a scorching wind will be their portion.

Psalm 46:1-2

For the choir director. A song of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth.God is our refuge and strength,
a helper who is always found
in times of trouble.

Psalm 69:22

Let their table set before them be a snare,
and let it be a trap for their allies.

Proverbs 18:10

The name of Yahweh is a strong tower;
the righteous run to it and are protected.

Isaiah 4:6

and there will be a booth for shade from heat by day, and a refuge and shelter from storm and rain.

Isaiah 24:17-18

Panic, pit, and trap await you
who dwell on the earth.

Isaiah 26:20

Go, my people, enter your rooms
and close your doors behind you.
Hide for a little while until the wrath has passed.

Matthew 13:57

And they were offended by Him.

But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his household.”

Luke 21:35

like a trap. For it will come on all who live on the face of the whole earth.

Romans 9:32-33

Why is that? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone.

Romans 11:9-11

And David says:

Let their feasting become a snare and a trap,
a pitfall and a retribution to them.

Romans 11:35

Or who has ever first given to Him,
and has to be repaid?

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

General references

Bible References

He shall be

Isaiah 26:20
Go, my people, enter your rooms
and close your doors behind you.
Hide for a little while until the wrath has passed.
Psalm 46:1
For the choir director. A song of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth.God is our refuge and strength,
a helper who is always found
in times of trouble.
Proverbs 18:10
The name of Yahweh is a strong tower;
the righteous run to it and are protected.
Ezekiel 11:16
“Therefore say: This is what the Lord God says: Though I sent them far away among the nations and scattered them among the countries, yet for a little while I have been a sanctuary for them in the countries where they have gone.

A stone

Isaiah 28:16
Therefore the Lord God said:
“Look, I have laid a stone in Zion,
a tested stone,
a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation;
the one who believes will be unshakable.
Luke 2:34
Then Simeon blessed them and told His mother Mary: “Indeed, this child is destined to cause the fall and rise of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be opposed
Romans 9:32
Why is that? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone.
Romans 11:9
And David says:

Let their feasting become a snare and a trap,
a pitfall and a retribution to them.
1 Peter 2:8
and

A stone to stumble over,
and a rock to trip over.


They stumble because they disobey the message; they were destined for this.

A snare

Psalm 11:6
He will rain burning coals and sulfur on the wicked;
a scorching wind will be their portion.
Psalm 69:22
Let their table set before them be a snare,
and let it be a trap for their allies.
Matthew 13:57
And they were offended by Him.

But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his household.”
Luke 21:35
like a trap. For it will come on all who live on the face of the whole earth.

General references

Exodus 14:20
It came between the Egyptian and Israelite forces. The cloud was there in the darkness, yet it lit up the night. So neither group came near the other all night long.
Joshua 10:7
So Joshua and his whole military force, including all the fighting men, came from Gilgal.
Luke 7:23
And anyone who is not offended because of Me is blessed.”

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