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ἀφορμή G874

G874 is the Greek word ἀφορμή, transliterated aphormḗ. The King James Version most often renders it occasion.

Word: ἀφορμήTransliteration: aphormḗLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 6 verses

What it means

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

Where it comes from

from a compound of G575 (ἀπό) and G3729 (ὁρμάω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

occasion 7×

Strong's own list of renderings: occasion.

Verses using ἀφορμή

All 6 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 7:8 · KJV

But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead.

Romans 7:11 · KJV

For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me.

2 Corinthians 5:12 · KJV

For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.

2 Corinthians 11:12 · KJV

But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.

Galatians 5:13 · KJV

For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

1 Timothy 5:14 · KJV

I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

Common questions

What does Strong's G874 mean?

G874 is the Greek word ἀφορμή (aphormḗ), meaning a starting-point, i.e. (figuratively) an opportunity.

How is G874 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it occasion (7 times).

How many times does G874 appear in the Bible?

ἀφορμή (aphormḗ) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G874 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G575 (ἀπό) and G3729 (ὁρμάω).

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