ASV Strong Code G4392 : prophasis/prof'-as-is

Definition

G4392 prophasis/prof'-as-is from a compound of 4253 and 5316; an outward showing, i.e. pretext:--cloke, colour, pretence, show. see G4253 see G5316

ASV Bible Verses Containing Strong Code G4392

M / Mark 12.40 : they that devour widows' houses, and for a pretence[G4392] make long prayers; these shall receive greater condemnation.
M / Luke 20.47 : who devour widows' houses, and for a pretence[G4392] make long prayers: these shall receive greater condemnation.
M / John 15.22 : If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no excuse[G4392] for their sin.
M / Acts 27.30 : And as the sailors were seeking to flee out of the ship, and had lowered the boat into the sea, under color[G4392] as though they would lay out anchors from the foreship,
M / Philippians 1.18 : What then? only that in every way, whether in pretence[G4392] or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and therein[G5129, 1722] I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
M / 1 Thessalonians 2.5 : For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak[G4392] of covetousness, God is witness;