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Lexicon :: Strong's G687 - ara

Aa
ἆρα
Transliteration
ara (Key)
Pronunciation
ar'-ah
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Part of Speech
particle
Root Word (Etymology)
A form of ἄρα (G686), denoting an interrogation to which a negative answer is presumed
mGNT
3x in 2 unique form(s) TR
16x in 3 unique form(s) LXX
4x in 2 unique form(s)
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Strong’s Definitions

ἆρα âra, ar'-ah; a form of G686, denoting an interrogation to which a negative answer is presumed:—therefore.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 3x

The KJV translates Strong's G687 in the following manner: therefore (1x), not translated (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 3x
The KJV translates Strong's G687 in the following manner: therefore (1x), not translated (2x).

  1. a Greek interrogative particle that implies anxiety or impatience on the part of the questioner

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἆρα âra, ar'-ah; a form of G686, denoting an interrogation to which a negative answer is presumed:—therefore.
STRONGS G687:
ἆρα, an interrogative particle ["implying anxiety or impatience on the part of the questioner." Liddell and Scott, under the word] (of the same root as the preceding ἄρα, and only differing from it in that more vocal stress is laid upon the first syllable, which is therefore circumflexed);
1. num igitur, i. e. marking an inferential question to which a negative answer is expected: Luke 18:8; with γε rendering it more pointed, ἆρά γε [G T ἆράγε]: Acts 8:30; [ἆρα οὖν... διώκομεν Lachmann edition min. also major marginal reading are we then pursuing etc. Romans 14:19].
2. ergone i. e. a question to which an affirmative answer is expected, in an interrogative apodosis (German so ist also wohl?), he is then? Galatians 2:17 (where others [e. g. Lachmann] write ἄρα, so that this example is referred to those mentioned under ἄρα, 3, and is rendered Christ is then a minister of sin; but μὴ γένοιτο, which follows, is everywhere by Paul opposed to a question). Cf. Winers Grammar, 510f (475f) [also Buttmann, 247 (213), 371 (318); Herm. ad Vig., p. 820ff; Klotz ad Devar. ii., p. 180ff; speaking somewhat loosely, it may be said "ἆρα expresses bewilderment as to a possible conclusion... ἆρα hesitates, while ἄρα concludes." Bp. Lightfoot on Galatians, the passage cited].

Related entry:
[ἆράγε, see ἆρα, 1.]
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Luke
18:8
Acts
8:30
Romans
14:19
Galatians
2:17

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G687 matches the Greek ἆρα (ara),
which occurs 16 times in 16 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 18:1

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 18:1 - At that time the disciples came to Jesus saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 19:25

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 19:25 - The disciples were greatly astonished when they heard this and said, "Then who can be saved?"

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 19:27

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 19:27 - Then Peter said to him, "Look, we have left everything to follow you! What then will there be for us?"

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:45

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:45 - "Who then is the faithful and wise slave, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the other slaves their food at the proper time?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:41 - They were overwhelmed by fear and said to one another, "Who then is this? Even the wind and sea obey him!"

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:66

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:66 - All who heard these things kept them in their hearts, saying, "What then will this child be?" For the Lord's hand was indeed with him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:25

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:25 - Then he said to them, "Where is your faith?" But they were afraid and amazed, saying to one another, "Who then is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him!"

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:42

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:42 - The Lord replied, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his household servants, to give them their allowance of food at the proper time?

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:8

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:8 - I tell you, he will give them justice speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?"

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:23

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:23 - So they began to question one another as to which of them it could possibly be who would do this.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:1

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:1 - Then the high priest said, "Are these things true?"

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:30

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:30 - So Philip ran up to it and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. He asked him, "Do you understand what you're reading?"

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:18

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:18 - At daybreak there was great consternation among the soldiers over what had become of Peter.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:38

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:38 - Then you're not that Egyptian who started a rebellion and led the four thousand men of the 'Assassins' into the wilderness some time ago?"

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Unchecked Copy Box2Co 1:17

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 1:17 - Therefore when I was planning to do this, I did not do so without thinking about what I was doing, did I? Or do I make my plans according to mere human standards so that I would be saying both "Yes, yes" and "No, no" at the same time?

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Unchecked Copy BoxGal 2:17

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 2:17 - But if while seeking to be justified in Christ we ourselves have also been found to be sinners, is Christ then one who encourages sin? Absolutely not!
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