πρό-φασις, -εως, ἡ (φήμι), [in LXX: Psa.141:4 (עֲלִילָה), ??עֲלִילָה), ??Dan.6:4-5(5-6) (עִלָּה) Pro.18:1, Hos.10:4 * ;] a pretence, pretext: Mat.23:1 (WM, R, txt., om.), Mrk.12:40, Luk.20:47 Jhn.15:22, Act.27:30, Php.1:18, 1Th.2:5.† (AS)
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G4392 — πρόφασις
prophasis · pretense · Greek
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Mark 12:40 · προφάσειThey defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”Luke 20:47 · προφάσειThey defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”John 15:22 · πρόφασινIf I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin.Acts 27:30 · προφάσειMeanwhile, the sailors attempted to escape from the ship. Pretending to lower anchors from the bow, they let the lifeboat down into the sea.Philippians 1:18 · προφάσειWhat then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,1 Thessalonians 2:5 · προφάσειAs you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!