prophasis (G4392) — Greek Word Study — MannaFest

Greek · Strong's G4392

πρόφασις

prophasisprof'-as-is

an outward showing, i.e. pretext

1890 spelling: próphasis

π80
ρ100
ο70
φ500
α1
σ200
ι10
ς200

Isopsephy 1,161

Strong's Dictionary · 1890

an outward showing, i.e. pretext

Rendered in the KJV as

cloke, colour, pretence, show.

6
occurrencesin the New Testament
6 of 27
New Testament bookswhere the word stands
2
inflected formsdistinct spellings

Across 6 occurrences

The word itself

Inflected forms · 2

προφάσει5
πρόφασιν1

How it is rendered · 5

as a pretext2
a pretext1
excuse1
in pretext1
under pretense1

The sense the word carries at each spot: how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.

How it parses · 2

noun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singular5
noun · accusative (object) · feminine singular1

Show the grammar codes as tagged

N-DSF · 5
N-ASF · 1

All 6, in canonical order

The ledger of occurrences

Where this word lives

Mark1 of 6 · 17%
Luke1 of 6 · 17%
John1 of 6 · 17%
Acts1 of 6 · 17%
Philippians1 of 6 · 17%

Mark carries the most and opens below; every other book is one click.

Mark1 occurrence

Mark 12:40προφάσειprophaseinoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singularThey defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”here: as a pretext

Luke1 occurrence

Luke 20:47προφάσειprophaseinoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singularThey defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”here: as a pretext

John1 occurrence

John 15:22πρόφασινprophasinnoun · accusative (object) · feminine singularIf I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin.here: excuse

Acts1 occurrence

Acts 27:30προφάσειprophaseinoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singularMeanwhile, the sailors attempted to escape from the ship. Pretending to lower anchors from the bow, they let the lifeboat down into the sea.here: under pretense

Philippians1 occurrence

Philippians 1:18προφάσειprophaseinoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singularWhat 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,here: in pretext

1 Thessalonians1 occurrence

1 Thessalonians 2:5προφάσειprophaseinoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singularAs you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!here: a pretext

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