Lexicon :: Strong's G874 - aphormē

ἀφορμή

Transliteration

aphormē (Key)

Pronunciation

af-or-may'

Part of Speech

feminine noun

Root Word (Etymology)

From a compound of ἀπό (G575) and ὁρμάω (G3729)

Greek Inflections of ἀφορμή [?]

mGNT
7x in 2 unique form(s) TR
7x in 2 unique form(s) LXX
2x in 2 unique form(s)

ἀφορμὴν — 6x

ἀφορμήν — 1x

ἀφορμὴν — 6x

ἀφορμήν — 1x

ἀφορμὴ — 1x

ἀφορμήν — 1x

Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 5:472,730

Strong's Info

Strong’s Definitions

ἀφορμή aphormḗ, af-or-may'; from a compound of G575 and G3729; a starting-point, i.e. (figuratively) an opportunity:—occasion.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x

The KJV translates Strong's G874 in the following manner: occasion (7x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x

The KJV translates Strong's G874 in the following manner: occasion (7x).

Outline of Biblical Usage [?]

a place from which a movement or attack is made, a base of operations
metaph. that by which endeavour is excited and from which it goes forth
1. that which gives occasion and supplies matter for an undertaking, the incentive
2. the resources we avail ourselves of in attempting or performing anything

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)

ἀφορμή aphormḗ, af-or-may'; from a compound of G575 and G3729; a starting-point, i.e. (figuratively) an opportunity:—occasion.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon [?] (Jump to Scripture Index)

STRONGS G874:

ἀφορμή, -ῆς, ἡ, (ἀπό and ὁρμή which see);
1. properly, a place from which a movement or attack is made, a base of operations: Thucydides 1, 90 (τὴν Πελοπόννησον πᾶσιν ἀναχώρησίν τε καὶ ἀφορμὴν ἱκανὴν εἶναι); Polybius 1, 41, 6.
2. metaphorically, that by which endeavor is excited and from which it goes forth; that which gives occasion and supplies matter for an undertaking, the incentive; the resources we avail ourselves of in attempting or performing anything: Xenophon, mem. 3, 12, 4 (τοῖς ἑαυτῶν παισὶ καλλίους ἀφορμὰς εἰς τὸν βίον καταλείπουσι), and often in Greek writings; λαμβάνειν, to take occasion, find an incentive, Romans 7:8, 11 διδόναι, 2 Corinthians 5:12; 1 Timothy 5:14 (3 Macc. 3:2; both phrases often also in Greek writings); 2 Corinthians 11:12; Galatians 5:13. On the meanings of this word see Viger. edition Herm., p. 81f; Phryn. ed. Lob., p. 223f; [Rutherford, New Phryn., p. 304].

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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Romans: 7:8; 7:11
2 Corinthians: 5:12; 11:12
Galatians: 5:13
1 Timothy: 5:14

Concordance Results Shown Using the KJV

Strong's Number G874 matches the Greek ἀφορμή (aphormē),
which occurs 7 times in 6 verses in the TR Greek.

View OT results in the LXX Greek concordance

View NT results in the MGNT Greek concordance

Rom 7:8

Rom 7:8 - But sin, taking occasion^G874 by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead.

Rom 7:11

Rom 7:11 - For sin, taking occasion^G874 by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me.

2Co 5:12

2Co 5:12 - For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion^G874 to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.

2Co 11:12

2Co 11:12 - But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion^G874 from them which desire occasion;^G874 that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.

Gal 5:13

Gal 5:13 - For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion^G874 to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

1Ti 5:14

1Ti 5:14 - I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion^G874 to the adversary to speak reproachfully.