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Pretence

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Greek G4392 próphasis

Original: πρόφασις

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

Notes:
KJV/AV rendering: an outward showing, i.e. pretext:--cloke, colour, pretence, show.

Verses containing this word showing 3 of 3

^{Matthew 23:14} Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation. Open

^{Mark 12:40} Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation. Open

^{Philippians 1:18} What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. Open

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