Strong's Greek Concordance

G874: ἀφορμή

aphormḗ · “opportunity”

Definition

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

KJV translates it as: occasion

Word origin: from a compound of G575 (ἀπό) and G3729 (ὁρμάω);

Extended definition

ἀφ-ορμή, -ῆς, ἡ
[in LXX: Eze.5:7 (הָמוֹן), Pro.9:9, 3Ma.3:2 * ;]
prop., a starting point; in war, a base of operations; metaphorically, an occasion, incentive, opportunity (MM, see word): 2Co.11:12, Gal.5:13; ἀφ. λαμβάνειν, Luk.11:24, WH, mg., Rom.7:8, 11; ἀφ. διδόναι, 2Co.5:12, 1Ti.5:14.*
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How G874 is translated

  • an occasion ×2
  • occasion ×2
  • an opportunity ×2
  • opportunity ×1

Bible verses with G874 (aphormḗ)

Aphormḗ appears in 6 verses.

  • Romans 7:8

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

  • Romans 7:11

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.