πρόφασις

prophasisNoun (Feminine)G4392

pretense

From: from a compound of G4253 (πρό) and G5316 (φαίνω);

Short Definition

an outward showing, i.e. pretext

Full Lexicon Entry

a pretence, pretext: .
LXX Usage: (עֲלִילָה), ??עֲלִילָה), ??(5-6) (עִלָּה), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Thessalonians
1
Acts
1
John
1
Luke
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:5
  • Acts 27:30
  • John 15:22
  • Luke 20:47
  • Matthew 23:14

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