ΑΦΟΡΜΑΩ, αφορμαω
APHORMAŌ, aphormaō
Sounds Like: ah-for-MAH-oh
Translations: to provide a starting point, to give an occasion, to give an opportunity, to give a pretext, to give a cause, to give a reason, to make a beginning
From the root: ΑΦΟΡΜΑΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb means to provide a starting point or an occasion for something to happen. It can imply giving an opportunity, a pretext, or a cause for an action or event. It is often used in contexts where one thing leads to another, or where a situation is created that allows something else to proceed.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular
Strong’s number: G0874 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
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- ἈΦΩΡΜΑΤΟ — departed, set out, started, launched
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