Strong's Number G4392

πρόφασις

prophasis · prof'-as-is

Transliteration:

prophasis{prof'-as-is}

Word Origin:

from a compound of 4253 and 5316

Part of Speech:

noun feminine

Strong's Definition:

an outward showing, i.e. pretext

Usage in the KJV:

pretence 3, cloke 1, show 1, colour 1

Total: 7
Occurs 6 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

a pretext (alleged reason, pretended cause)
show
1. under colour as though they would do something
2. in pretence, ostensibly