A collection of interesting Hebrew idioms, terms and words
Friday, November 13, 2009
אבן-נגף
Meaning: Stumbling Block, Obstacle, Hinderance
Literally: Obstacle/blocking stone Pronounced: Even, Ne'Gef Source: Biblical, Isaiah 8:14- וְהָיָ֖ה לְמִקְדָּ֑שׁ וּלְאֶ֣בֶן נֶ֠גֶף , And he shall be a sanctuary and a stumbling stone...