Lexicon aphormé: Occasion, Opportunity, Pretext Original Word: ἀφορμή Strong's Exhaustive Concordance occasion. From a compound of apo and hormao; a starting-point, i.e. (figuratively) an opportunity -- occasion. see GREEK apo see GREEK hormao HELPS Word-studies 874 aphormḗ (from 575 /apó, "away from" and 3730 /hormḗ, "a violent rush") – properly, a pretext ("launching point") to assert an idea – literally, "what charges from (off) a starting point"; (figuratively) the occasion something has to come forward because having the "successful launching pad" to get something started ("affording an opportunity"). 874 (aphormḗ) is usually used negatively in the NT, but positively in 2 Cor 5:12. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apo and hormaó Definition a starting point, i.e. fig. an occasion NASB Translation occasion (2), opportunity (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 874: ἀφορμήἀφορμή, ἀφορμῆς, ἡ (ἀπό and ὁρμή which see); 1. properly, a place from which a movement or attack is made, a base of operations: Thucydides 1, 90 (τήν Πελοποννησον πᾶσιν ἀναχωρησιν τέ καί ἀφορμήν ἱκανήν εἶναι); Polybius 1, 41, 6. 2. metaphorically, "that by which endeavor is excited and from which it goes forth; that which gives occasion and supplies matter for an undertaking, the incentive; the resources we avail ourselves of in attempting or performing anything": Xenophon, mem. 3, 12, 4 (τοῖς ἑαυτῶν παισί καλλιους ἀφορμας εἰς τόν βίον καταλειπουσι), and often in Greek writings; λαμβάνειν, to take occasion, find an incentive, Romans 7:8, 11 διδόναι, 2 Corinthians 5:12; 1 Timothy 5:14 (3Macc. 3:2; both phrases often also in Greek writings); 2 Corinthians 11:12; Galatians 5:13. On the meanings of this word see Viger. edition Herm., p. 81f; Phryn. ed. Lob., p. 223f; (Rutherford, New Phryn., p. 304). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀφορμή, the concept of an "opportunity" or "occasion" can be related to Hebrew terms such as פֶּתַח (pethach, Strong's 6607), meaning "opening" or "entrance," which can metaphorically denote an opportunity or chance. Usage: The term ἀφορμή is used in the New Testament to describe an opportunity or occasion, often in the context of providing a pretext or excuse for an action. It can refer to both positive and negative opportunities, depending on the context. Context: The Greek term ἀφορμή (aphormē) appears in several New Testament passages, where it is used to denote an opportunity or occasion that serves as a catalyst for action. In Romans 7:8, Paul uses the term to describe how sin seizes the opportunity provided by the commandment to produce all kinds of covetous desires: "But sin, seizing the opportunity through the commandment, produced in me every kind of covetous desire." Here, ἀφορμή is used to illustrate how the law, though good, can become a base of operations for sin to exert its influence. Englishman's Concordance Romans 7:8 N-AFSGRK: ἀφορμὴν δὲ λαβοῦσα NAS: taking opportunity through KJV: taking occasion by INT: opportunity however having taken Romans 7:11 N-AFS 2 Corinthians 5:12 N-AFS 2 Corinthians 11:12 N-AFS 2 Corinthians 11:12 N-AFS Galatians 5:13 N-AFS 1 Timothy 5:14 N-AFS |
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