ἀφορμήaphormḗ

Meanings

Same root

• ἀπόapó · G575"off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
• ὁρμάωhormáō · G3729to start, spur or urge on, i.e. (reflexively) to dash or plunge

Where it appears

Appears 7 times in the Bible.

• Romans 7:8 But sin used this command to arouse all kinds of covetous desires within me! If there were no law, sin would not have that power.
• Romans 7:11 Sin took advantage of those commands and deceived me; it used the commands to kill me.
• 2 Corinthians 5:12 Are we commending ourselves to you again? No, we are giving you a reason to be proud of us, so you can answer those who brag about having a spectacular ministry rather than having a sincere heart.
• 2 Corinthians 11:12 But I will continue doing what I have always done. This will undercut those who are looking for an opportunity to boast that their work is just like ours.
• Galatians 5:13 For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.
• 1 Timothy 5:14 So I advise these younger widows to marry again, have children, and take care of their own homes. Then the enemy will not be able to say anything against them.