Offence

A transgression or affront against the law or an individual. The gospel itself is seen as offensive by unbelievers, who are often unable to cope with its radical challenge to their unbelief.

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Legal offence Dt 21:22–23 See also Ex 21:15–25; Ex 22:1–5; Dt 19:15–21 Moral offence Eze 22:11 See also Ex 22:16–17; Le 18:6–23; Dt 22:13–30; 2 Sa 3:8; 1 Co 6:9–10 An offence to others On a national level 1 Sa 13:4 See also 2 Sa 10:6; Je 24:9 On a personal level 2 Sa 16:21 See also Ge 20:1–16; Ge 40:1;…