πρόφασις
prophasispretenseHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine6 occurrences6 books6 verses
Definition
πρό-φασις, -εως, ἡ
(φήμι), [in LXX: Psalm 141:4 (עֲלִילָה), ??עֲלִילָה), ??Daniel 6:4-5(5-6) (עִלָּה) Proverbs 18:1, Hosea 10:4 * ;]
a pretence, pretext: Matthew 23:1 (WM, R, txt., om.), Mark 12:40, Luke 20:47, John 15:22, Acts 27:30, Philippians 1:18, 1 Thessalonians 2:5.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- Mark 12:40προφάσει · for a showThey defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”
- Luke 20:47προφάσει · for a showThey defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”
- John 15:22πρόφασιν · excuseIf I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin.
- Acts 27:30προφάσει · PretendingMeanwhile, the sailors attempted to escape from the ship. Pretending to lower anchors from the bow, they let the lifeboat down into the sea.
- Philippians 1:18προφάσει · by false motivesWhat then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,
- 1 Thessalonians 2:5προφάσει · [any] pretextAs you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!