KJV dictionary & concordance

occasion

Meaning of “occasion”

An opportunity, opening, cause, ground, pretext, or circumstance giving rise to an action or result.

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21 occurrences19 verses13 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 43:18

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2 Samuel 12:14

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Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · 2 Samuel 12:14 · retained source text

Howbeit, because by this deede thou hast giuen great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the childe also that is borne vnto thee, shall surely die.

Complete reference index — all 19 verses

Genesis 43:18 Judges 9:33 Judges 14:4 1 Samuel 10:7 2 Samuel 12:14 Ezra 7:20 Jeremiah 2:24 Ezekiel 18:3 Daniel 6:4 Daniel 6:5 Romans 7:8 Romans 7:11 Romans 14:13 2 Corinthians 5:12 2 Corinthians 8:8 2 Corinthians 11:12 Galatians 5:13 1 Timothy 5:14 1 John 2:10

Where “occasion” appears

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Genesis1 occurrence
1 verse Judges2 occurrences
2 verses 1 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verse 2 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verse Ezra1 occurrence
1 verse Jeremiah1 occurrence
1 verse Ezekiel1 occurrence
1 verse Daniel3 occurrences
2 verses Romans3 occurrences
3 verses 2 Corinthians4 occurrences
3 verses Galatians1 occurrence
1 verse 1 Timothy1 occurrence
1 verse 1 John1 occurrence
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Genesis 43:18 Judges 14:4 2 Samuel 12:14 Daniel 6:4 Romans 7:8 Romans 14:13 2 Corinthians 8:8 Galatians 5:13 1 John 2:10 1 Samuel 10:7 Ezra 7:20 2 Corinthians 5:12 2 Corinthians 11:12