~ rock of offence ~ 23_ISA_08_14  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. #, 45_ROM_09_33  As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence, and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. #, 60_1PE_02_08  And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, [even to them] which stumble at the word, being disobedient, whereunto also they were appointed. #,