Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4392

Strong's G4392 · Greek

πρόφασις

prophasis · /prof'-as-is/

Number
G4392
Language
Greek
Original word
πρόφασις
Transliteration
prophasis
Pronunciation
prof'-as-is
KJV occurrences
6 verses

Definition

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

KJV: cloke, colour, pretence, show

Root / derivation: from a compound of 4253 and 5316

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πρόφασις across 6 verses.

pretence3×
cloke1×
colour1×
shew1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse
Mark1 verse
Luke1 verse
John1 verse
Acts1 verse
Philippians1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4392 (prophasis) mean?

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

How many times does G4392 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4392 (πρόφασις) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “pretence.”

How is prophasis translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4392 is rendered as “pretence” (3×), “cloke” (1×), “colour” (1×), “shew” (1×).

Where does the Greek word πρόφασις come from?

from a compound of 4253 and 5316