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 timesAppears 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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