G874

ἀφορμή 

Transliteration

aphorme;

Pronunciation

af-or-may'

Parts of Speech

n f

Root Word (Etymology)

from a compound of 575 and 3729

Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: TDNT 5:472

KJV Translation Count — 7x

The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: occasion (7)

Outline of Biblical Usage

1. a place from which a movement or attack is made, a base of operations
2. metaph. that by which endeavour is excited and from which it goes forth
a. that which gives occasion and supplies matter for an undertaking, the incentive
b. the resources we avail ourselves of in attempting or performing anything

Strong's Definitions

af-or-may'; from a compound of (575) (ἀπό) and (3729) (ὁρμάω); a starting-point, i.e. (figurative) an opportunity: — occasion.

Concordance Results Using KJV

But sin, taking G874 by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead.

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For sin, taking G874 by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me.

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For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you G874 to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.

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But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off G874 from them which desire G874; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.

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For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an G874 to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

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I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none G874 to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

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