ἀφορμή

aphormēNoun (Feminine)G0874

opportunity

From: from a compound of G575 (ἀπό) and G3729 (ὁρμάω);

Short Definition

a starting-point, i.e. (figuratively) an opportunity

Full Lexicon Entry

prop., a starting point; in war, a base of operations; metaphorically, an occasion, incentive, opportunity : ἀφ. λαμβάνειν, WH, mg.; ἀφ. διδόναι.*
LXX Usage: (הָמוֹן), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
2
Romans
2
1 Timothy
1
Galatians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 5:14
  • 2 Corinthians 11:12
  • 2 Corinthians 5:12
  • Galatians 5:13
  • Romans 7:8

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