'Pretext' in the Bible

Then the presidents and the satraps sought to find a pretext against Daniel with respect to the kingdom; but they could not find any pretext or fault; inasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.

Then said these men, We shall not find any pretext against this Daniel, unless we find it against him touching the law of his God.

who devour the houses of widows, and as a pretext make long prayers. These shall receive a severer judgment.

who devour the houses of widows, and as a pretext make long prayers. These shall receive a severer judgment.

But the sailors wishing to flee out of the ship, and having let down the boat into the sea under pretext of being about to carry out anchors from the prow,

What is it then? at any rate, in every way, whether in pretext or in truth, Christ is announced; and in this I rejoice, yea, also I will rejoice;

For we have not at any time been among you with flattering discourse, even as ye know, nor with a pretext for covetousness, God is witness;