ΠΑΡΕΥΡΕΣΙΣ, παρευρεσις
PAREURESIS, pareuresis
Sounds Like: par-eh-YOO-reh-sis
Translations: pretext, excuse, a pretext, an excuse
From the root: ΠΑΡΕΥΡΕΣΙΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a pretext or an excuse, something put forward to conceal the real reason or motive for an action. It implies a fabricated or specious reason used to justify something, often with an underlying negative connotation of deceit or evasion. It is a compound word formed from 'para' (beside, by) and 'heuresis' (a finding, discovery).
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G3937 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΠΑΡΕΥΡΕΣΙΝ — pretext, a pretext, excuse, a excuse, contrivance, a contrivance
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