G4392 — prophasis
The entry below is Strong’s own definition (1890, public domain), and every verse where the word occurs.
prophasis — pronounced prof'-as-is
from a compound of 4253 and 5316; an outward showing, i.e. pretext:--cloke, colour, pretence, show. see GREEK for 4253 see GREEK for 5316
6 occurrences in the KJV.
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.
Mark 12:40
Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.
Luke 20:47
Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.
Acts 27:30
And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under colour as though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship,
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.
1 Thessalonians 2:5
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: