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Lexicon :: Strong's G687 - ara

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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 Box Mat 18:1

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 18:1 - At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 19:25 - When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?”

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 19:27 - Peter answered him, “We have left everything to follow you! What then will there be for us?”

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 4:41

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:41 - They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 1:66

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:66 - Everyone who heard this wondered about it, asking, “What then is this child going to be?” For the Lord’s hand was with him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 8:25

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:25 - “Where is your faith?” he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.”

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 18:8

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:8 - I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 22:23

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:23 - They began to question among themselves which of them it might be who would do this.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 7:1

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:1 - Then the high priest asked Stephen, “Are these charges true?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 8:30

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:30 - Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 12:18

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:18 - In the morning, there was no small commotion among the soldiers as to what had become of Peter.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 21:38

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:38 - “Aren’t you the Egyptian who started a revolt and led four thousand terrorists out into the wilderness some time ago?”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 1:17

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 1:17 - Was I fickle when I intended to do this? Or do I make my plans in a worldly manner so that in the same breath I say both “Yes, yes” and “No, no”?

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Unchecked Copy BoxGal 2:17 - “But if, in seeking to be justified in Christ, we Jews find ourselves also among the sinners, doesn’t that mean that Christ promotes sin? Absolutely not!
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