ἀφορμή
ä-for-mā'
feminine noun
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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