CSB

CSB

Click to Change

Return to Top

Return to Top

Printer Icon

Print

Copy
Copy Options
Strong's
Red Letter
Copy Options
Cite Print
The Blue Letter Bible

Lexicon :: Strong's G687 - ara

Choose a new font size and typeface
ἆρα
Transliteration
ara (Key)
Pronunciation
ar'-ah
Listen
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)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

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.
Copyright © 2002, 2003, 2006, 2011 by Biblesoft, Inc.
All rights reserved. Used by permission. BibleSoft.com

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.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 18:1 -

At that time[fn] the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “So who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven? ”

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 19:25 -

When the disciples heard this, they were utterly astonished and asked, “Then who can be saved? ”

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 19:27 -

Then Peter responded to him, “See, we have left everything and followed you. So what will there be for us? ”

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:45 -

“Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master has put in charge of his household, to give them food at the proper time?

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:41 -

And they were terrified[fn] and asked one another, “Who then is this? Even the wind and the sea obey him! ”

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:66 -

All who heard about him took it to heart, saying, “What then will this child become? ” For, indeed, the Lord’s hand was with him.

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:25 -

He said to them, “Where is your faith? ”

They were fearful and amazed, asking one another, “Who then is this? He commands even the winds and the waves, and they obey him! ”

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:42 -

The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and sensible manager his master will put in charge of his household servants to give them their allotted food at the proper time?

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:8 -

“I tell you that he will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth? ”

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:23 -

So they began to argue among themselves which of them it could be who was going to do it.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:1 -

“Are these things true? ” the high priest asked.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:30 -

When Philip ran up to it, he heard him reading the prophet Isaiah, and said, “Do you understand what you’re reading? ”

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:18 -

At daylight, there was a great commotion among the soldiers as to what had become of Peter.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:38 -

“Aren’t you the Egyptian who started a revolt some time ago and led four thousand men of the Assassins into the wilderness? ”

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 1:17 -

Now when I planned this, was I of two minds? Or what I plan, do I plan in a purely human[fn] way so that I say “Yes, yes” and “No, no” at the same time?

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 2:17 -

But if we ourselves are also found to be “sinners” while seeking to be justified by Christ, is Christ then a promoter[fn] of sin? Absolutely not!

BLB Searches
Search the Bible
CSB
 [?]

Advanced Options

Other Searches

Multi-Verse Retrieval
x
CSB

Daily Devotionals
x

Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness.

Daily Bible Reading Plans
x

Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year.

One-Year Plans

Two-Year Plan