Strong's #4392: prophasis (pronounced prof'-as-is)

from a compound of 4253 and 5316; an outward showing, i.e. pretext:--cloke, colour, pretence, show.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon:

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prophasis

1) a pretext (alleged reason, pretended cause)

2) show

2a) under colour as though they would do something

2b) in pretence, ostensibly

Part of Speech: noun feminine

Relation: from a compound of G4253 and G5316

Usage:

This word is used 7 times:

 

Matthew 23:14: "widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore"
Mark 12:40: "widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive"
Luke 20:47: "widows' houses, and for a show make long prayers: the same shall receive"
John 15:22: "now they have no cloak for their sin."
Acts 27:30: "into the sea, under color as though they would have cast anchors"
Philippians 1:18: "every way, whether in pretense, or in truth, Christ is preached;"
1 Thessalonians 2:5: "used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness;"