But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead.
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ἀφορμή
G874 · aphormḗ · af-or-may' · Greek
Strong’s definition
a starting-point, i.e. (figuratively) an opportunity
KJV usage
:--occasion.
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Mapped occurrences
For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me.
For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.
But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.
But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.
For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.