Stumble See also Err; Stumbling Block many stumble because parts of gospel are taken away, 1Â Ne. 13:29, 34. Gentiles have stumbled because of greatness of stumbling block, that they have built up many churches, 2Â Ne. 26:20. God has given Jews things they could not understand, that they may stumble, Jacob 4:14. by stumbling of Jews, they will reject stone upon which they might build safe foundation, Jacob 4:15. Nephite writers stumble because of placing of words, Ether 12:25. those who receive oracles should beware lest they stumble and fall, D&C 90:5.