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ἀφ-ορμή -ῆς, ἡ

Word data

• Strongs: G08740

• Alternate spellings:

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• Part of speech:

• Instances in Scripture: 7

• All Scriptures cited: Yes

Etymology:

• LXX/Hebrew glosses:

in LXX: [Ez 5:7](Ezk 5:7) (הָמַן), [Pr 9:9](Pro 9:9), III Mac 3:2*;

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• Antonyms for all senses

• Synonyms for all senses:

Senses

Sense 1.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

a starting point;

Explanation:

a base of operations; an occasion; incentive; opportunity;

Citations:

prop., a starting point; in war, a base of operations; metaph., an occasion, incentive, opportunity (MM, s.v.): [II Co [11](Rom 7:11):12](2Co 11:12), [Ga 5:13](Gal 5:13); ἀφ. λαμβάνειν, [Lk 11:24](Luk 11:24), WH, mg., [Ro 7:8](Rom 7:8), 11; ἀφ. διδόναι, [II Co 5:12](2Co 5:12), [I Ti 5:14](1Ti 5:14).†