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 timesAppears 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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