Greek Word Studies delves into the concept of 'skandalon,' originally referring to the movable part of a trap that closes on its prey when touched, symbolizing any entanglement or hindrance. In Scripture, 'skandalon' is used metaphorically to represent anything that leads one into error or sin, such as stumbling blocks or offenses. The term is used 15 times in the Bible, emphasizing the importance of avoiding actions or teachings that may cause others to stumble or fall into sin.

Cyrus the king was compelled to fulfill the vision of Jeremiah by making a decree declaring that Jehovah had bidden him rebuild Jerusalem and invite her captives to return to their native home. In this way Jeremiah's faith was vindicated and Jehovah's prophecy gloriously fulfilled, as faith ever will be honored. Oh, for the faith that in the dark present and the darkest future shall dare to subscribe the evidences and seal up the documents for the time of waiting and then begin to testify to its hope like the prophet of Anathoth! The word Anathoth has a beautiful meaning: echoes. So faith is the echo of God, and He always gives the echo to faith as he answers it in glorious fulfillment. Let our faith echo also the brave claim of the ancient prophet and take our full inheritance with his glorious shout, "0 Lord, Thou art the God of all flesh, is there anything too hard for [thee]?" Back like an echo will come the heavenly assurance to our hearts, "For the God of all flesh: nothing is too hard."