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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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Genesis 43:18
And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph’s house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses.
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1611 witness · Genesis 43:18 · retained source text

And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Iosephs house, and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sackes at the first time are we brought in, that hee may seeke occasion against vs, and fall vpon vs, and take vs for bondmen, and our asses.

1611 marginal noteHeb. roll himselfe vpon vs.

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