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Etymology
Literally, “stone of stubbing”, “stone of offence”. After Isaiah 8, xiv and 1 Peter 2.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌsteːn dɛs ˈaːn.stoːts/
Noun
steen des aanstoots m (plural stenen des aanstoots, diminutive steentje des aanstoots n)
- A stumbling block; someone or something that evokes offence.
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