G874

ἀφορμή

aphormē

Feminine noun · From a compound of ἀπό (G575) and ὁρμάω (G3729)

From a compound of G575 and G3729; a starting-point, i.e. (figuratively) an opportunity:—occasion.

Outline

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

that which gives occasion and supplies matter for an undertaking, the incentive
the resources we avail ourselves of in attempting or performing anything

Usages

Romans 7:8

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

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Romans 7:11

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

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2 Corinthians 5:12

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.

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2 Corinthians 11:12

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.

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Galatians 5:13

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

Keep The Law

Psalms 4:4 Ecclesiasticus 15:20 Ecclesiasticus 17:25 Ecclesiasticus 29:19 2 Esdras 15:22 2 Esdras 15:24 Matthew 5:17 Matthew 19:17 John 5:14 John 8:11 John 14:15 Romans 3:31 Hebrews 10:26 1 Peter 2:16 1 John 2:1 1 John 3:8

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1 Timothy 5:14

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

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