Word: porfasij

Pronounce: prof'-as-is

Strongs Number: G4392

Orig: from a compound of 4253 and 5316; an outward showing, i.e. pretext:--cloke, colour, pretence, show. G4253

Use: Noun Feminine

Heb Strong: H5931 H5949

1) a pretext (alleged reason, pretended cause)
2) show
2a) under colour as though they would do something
2b) in pretence, ostensibly