ἀφορμή aphormḗ

Greek · Strong's G874 · used 7 times in 6 verses

Meaning

a starting-point, i.e. (figuratively) an opportunity

In the King James Version: occasion

Derivation: from a compound of G575 (ἀπό) and G3729 (ὁρμάω);

Romans 7:8 But sin, seizing its opportunity through the commandment, produced in me every kind of covetous desire. For apart from the law, sin is dead.
Romans 7:11 For sin, seizing its opportunity through the commandment, deceived me and through the commandment put me to death.
2 Corinthians 5:12 We are not commending ourselves to you again. Instead, we are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, so that you can answer those who take pride in appearances rather than in the heart.
2 Corinthians 11:12 But I will keep on doing what I am doing, in order to undercut those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things of which they boast.
Galatians 5:13 For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.
1 Timothy 5:14 So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.