πρόφασις

Derivation

from a compound of G4253 (πρό) and G5316 (φαίνω);

Meaning

an outward showing, i.e. pretext

In the King James Version

cloke, colour, pretence, show

Translated as

pretence (3), shew (1), cloke (1), colour (1)

Where it appears

Found in 7 verses

Matthew

23:14

Mark

12:40

Luke

20:47

John

15:22

Acts

27:30

Philippians

1:18

1 Thessalonians

2:5