Aphormḗ — G874

Definition

feminine noun

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

1. properly, a place from which a movement or attack is made, a base of operations
2. metaphorically, "that by which endeavor is excited and from which it goes forth

Usually translated as

occasion

Origin

from a compound of G575 and G3729

• apó (G575)
• hormáō (G3729)

Occurrences

Aphormḗ occurs 7 times in 6 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Romans (2), 2 Corinthians (2), Galatians (1), 1 Timothy (1)

• Romans 7:8 — But sin, taking occasion (ἀφορμὴν) by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead.
• Romans 7:11 — For sin, taking occasion (ἀφορμὴν) 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 (ἀφορμὴν) 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 (ἀφορμὴν) from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.
• 2 Corinthians 11:12 — But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion (ἀφορμὴν); 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 (ἀφορμὴν) 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 (ἀφορμὴν) to the adversary to speak reproachfully.