◄ 686. ara ►
Lexicon ara: then, therefore, so, consequently Original Word: ἄρα Part of Speech: Particle, Disjunctive Particle Transliteration: ara Pronunciation: ah'-rah Phonetic Spelling: (ar'-ah) Definition: then, therefore, so, consequently Meaning: then, therefore, since. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance no doubt, perhaps, then, therefore, truly, wherefore. Probably from airo (through the idea of drawing a conclusion); a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows) -- haply, (what) manner (of man), no doubt, perhaps, so be, then, therefore, truly, wherefore. Often used in connection with other particles, especially ge or oun (after) or ei (before). Compare also ara. see GREEK airo see GREEK ge see GREEK oun see GREEK ei see GREEK ara HELPS Word-studies 686 ára (probably akin to arō, "to join, be fitting," see J. Thayer, Curtius) – an inferential particle meaning "it follows that . . . ". [J. Thayer, "686 (ára) intimates that 'under these circumstances, something either is so, or becomes so' " (so also Klotz, 167).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. particle Definition therefore (an illative particle) NASB Translation fact (1), perhaps (2), possible (1), so (4), so then (12), then (22), therefore (3), well then (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 686: ἄρα (1) ἄρα (1), an illative particle (akin, as it seems, to the verbal root ἈΡΩ to join, to be fitted (cf. Curtius, § 488; Vanicek, p. 47)), whose use among native Greeks is illustrated fully by Kühner, ii., §§ 509, 545; (Jelf, §§ 787-789), and Klotz ad Devar. ii., pp. 160-180, among others; (for a statement of diverse views see Bäumlein, Griech. Partikeln, p. 19f). It intimates that, under these circumstances something either is so or becomes so (Klotz, the passage cited, p. 167): Latinigitur, consequently (differing from οὖν in 'denoting a subjective impression rather than a positive conclusion.' Liddell and Scott (see 5 below)). In the N. T. it is used frequently by Paul, but in the writings of John and in the so-called Catholic Epistles it does not occur. On its use in the N. T. cf. Winer's Grammar, §§ 53, 8 a. and 61, 6. It is found: 1. subjoined to another word: Romans 7:21; Romans 8:1; Galatians 3:7; ἐπεί ἄρα since, if it were otherwise, 1 Corinthians 7:14; (, cf. Buttmann, § 149, 5). When placed after pronouns and interrogative particles, it refers to a preceding assertion or fact, or even to something existing only in the mind: τίς ἄρα who then? Matthew 18:1 (i. e. one certainly will be the greater, who then?); Matthew 19:25 (i. e. certainly some will be saved; you say that the rich will not; who then?); Matthew 19:27; Matthew 24:45 (I bid you be ready; who then etc.? the question follows from this command of mine); Mark 4:41; Luke 1:66 (from all these things doubtless something follows; what, then?); Luke 8:25; Luke 12:42; Luke 22:23 (it will be one of us, which then?); Acts 12:18 (Peter has disappeared; what, then, has become of him?). εἰ ἄρα, Mark 11:13 (whether, since the tree had leaves, he might also find some fruit on it); Acts 7:1 (Rec.) (ἄρα equivalent to 'since the witnesses testify thus'); Acts 8:22 (if, since thy sin is so grievous, perhaps the thought etc.); εἴπερ ἄρα, 1 Corinthians 15:15, (אִם־נָא, εἰ ἄρα, Genesis 18:3). Οὐκ ἄρα, Acts 21:38 (thou hast a knowledge of Greek; art thou not then the Egyptian, as I suspected?); μήτι ἄρα (Latinnum igitur), did I then etc., 2 Corinthians 1:17. 2. By a use doubtful in Greek writings (cf. Buttmann, 371 (318); (Winers Grammar, 558 (519))) it is placed at the beginning of a sentence; and so, so then, accordingly, equivalent to ὥστε with a finite verb: ἄρα μαρτυρεῖτε (μάρτυρες ἐστε T Tr WH), Luke 11:48 (Matthew 23:31 ὥστε μαρτυρεῖτε); Romans 10:17; 1 Corinthians 15:18; 2 Corinthians 5:14 (15) (in L T Tr WH no conditional protasis preceding); 2 Corinthians 7:12; Galatians 4:31 (L T Tr WH διό); Hebrews 4:9. 3. in an apodosis, after a protasis with εἰ, in order to bring out what follows as a matter of course (German so ist ja the obvious inference is): Luke 11:20; Matthew 12:28; 2 Corinthians 5:14(15) (R G, a protasis with εἰ preceding); Galatians 2:21; Galatians 3:29; Galatians 5:11; Hebrews 12:8; joined to another word, 1 Corinthians 15:14. 4. with γέ, rendering it more pointed, ἄραγε (L Tr uniformly ἄρα γέ; so R WH in Acts 17:27; cf. Winers Grammar, p. 45; Lipsius Gram. Untersuch., p. 123), surely then, so then (Latinitaque ergo): Matthew 7:20; Matthew 17:26; Acts 11:18 (L T Tr WH omit γέ); and subjoined to a word, Acts 17:27 (Winer's Grammar, 299 (281)). 5. ἄρα οὖν, a combination peculiar to Paul, at the beginning of a sentence (Winers Grammar, 445 (414); Buttmann, 371 (318) ("ἄρα ad internam potius caussam spectat, οὖν magis ad externam." Klotz ad Devar. ii., p. 717; ἄρα is the more logical, οὖν the more formal connective; "ἄρα is illative, οὖν continuative," Winers, the passage cited; cf. also Kühner, § 545, 3)) (R. V.) so then (Latinhinc igitur): Romans 5:18; Romans 7:3, 25; Romans 8:12; Romans 9:16, 18; Romans 14:12 (L Tr omit WH brackets οὖν); 19 (L marginal reading ἄρα); Galatians 6:10; Ephesians 2:19; 1 Thessalonians 5:6; 2 Thessalonians 2:15. STRONGS NT 686: ἄραγε [ἄραγε, see ἄρα, 4.] [a&rage, see ἄρα, 1.] Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primary particle Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek particle ἄρα, similar inferential or consequential particles in Hebrew might include כֵּן (ken, Strong's Hebrew 3651), which can mean "thus" or "therefore," and לָכֵן (laken, Strong's Hebrew 3654), meaning "therefore" or "for that reason." These particles serve a similar function in connecting thoughts and drawing conclusions in Hebrew texts. Usage: The particle ἄρα appears in various contexts within the New Testament, often to draw a conclusion or to emphasize the logical outcome of a preceding statement. It is used to highlight the implications or consequences of an argument or narrative. Context: The Greek particle ἄρα is a versatile tool in the New Testament, employed to articulate logical connections between statements. It is frequently found in the epistles of Paul, where it serves to underscore the theological and ethical conclusions drawn from doctrinal teachings. For instance, in Romans 7:25, Paul uses ἄρα to conclude his discussion on the struggle between the law of God and the law of sin: "Thanks be to God, through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with my mind I serve the law of God, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin." Here, ἄρα introduces the resolution of the tension described in the preceding verses. In another example, Galatians 6:10 uses ἄρα to encourage believers to act upon the principles of faith: "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith." The particle ἄρα connects the exhortation to the preceding theological foundation, emphasizing the practical outworking of faith in the life of the believer. The use of ἄρα is not limited to theological discourse; it also appears in narrative contexts to indicate the unfolding of events or the natural progression of a story. In Acts 17:27, it is used to express the purpose of God's actions: "God intended that they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us." Overall, ἄρα is a critical component in the New Testament's rhetorical and logical structure, guiding readers to understand the implications of the teachings and narratives presented. Forms and Transliterations αρα αρά άρα άρά ἄρα αρα¦γε ἄρα¦γε ara ára ara¦ge ára¦ge arage Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 7:20 Prtcl GRK: ἄρα¦γε ἀπὸ τῶν NAS: So then, you will know KJV: Wherefore by their INT: Then surely by the Matthew 12:28 Prtcl GRK: τὰ δαιμόνια ἄρα ἔφθασεν ἐφ' NAS: of God, then the kingdom KJV: of God, then the kingdom INT: the demons then has come upon Matthew 17:26 Prtcl GRK: ὁ Ἰησοῦς Ἄρα¦γε ἐλεύθεροί εἰσιν NAS: said to him, Then the sons KJV: saith unto him, Then are the children INT: Jesus Then indeed free are Luke 11:20 Prtcl GRK: τὰ δαιμόνια ἄρα ἔφθασεν ἐφ' NAS: of God, then the kingdom KJV: devils, no doubt the kingdom INT: the demons then is come upon Luke 11:48 Prtcl GRK: ἄρα μάρτυρές ἐστε NAS: So you are witnesses and approve KJV: Truly ye bear witness that INT: So witnesses you are Acts 11:18 Prtcl GRK: θεὸν λέγοντες Ἄρα καὶ τοῖς NAS: saying, Well then, God KJV: God, saying, Then hath God INT: God saying Then indeed also to the Romans 5:18 Prtcl GRK: Ἄρα οὖν ὡς NAS: So then as through one KJV: Therefore as by INT: so then as Romans 7:3 Prtcl GRK: ἄρα οὖν ζῶντος NAS: So then, if while her husband KJV: So then if, while [her] husband INT: then Therefore living Romans 7:21 Prtcl GRK: Εὑρίσκω ἄρα τὸν νόμον NAS: I find then the principle that evil KJV: I find then a law, that, INT: I find then the law Romans 7:25 Prtcl GRK: κυρίου ἡμῶν ἄρα οὖν αὐτὸς NAS: our Lord! So then, on the one hand KJV: our Lord. So then with the mind I INT: Lord of us then Therefore myself Romans 8:1 Prtcl GRK: Οὐδὲν ἄρα νῦν κατάκριμα NAS: Therefore there is now no KJV: [There is] therefore now no INT: [there is] no therefore now condemnation Romans 8:12 Prtcl GRK: Ἄρα οὖν ἀδελφοί NAS: So then, brethren, KJV: Therefore, brethren, we are INT: So then brothers Romans 9:16 Prtcl GRK: ἄρα οὖν οὐ NAS: So then it [does] not [depend] on the man who wills KJV: So then [it is] not INT: So then [it is] not Romans 9:18 Prtcl GRK: ἄρα οὖν ὃν NAS: So then He has mercy on whom KJV: Therefore hath he mercy on whom INT: So then to whom Romans 10:17 Prtcl GRK: ἄρα ἡ πίστις NAS: So faith [comes] from hearing, KJV: So then faith [cometh] by INT: So the faith [is] Romans 14:12 Prtcl GRK: ἄρα οὖν ἕκαστος NAS: So then each one of us will give KJV: So then every one of us INT: So then each Romans 14:19 Prtcl GRK: ἄρα οὖν τὰ NAS: So then we pursue KJV: Let us therefore follow after INT: So then the things 1 Corinthians 5:10 Prtcl GRK: ἐπεὶ ὠφείλετε ἄρα ἐκ τοῦ NAS: with idolaters, for then you would have KJV: for then must ye needs INT: since you ought then out of the 1 Corinthians 7:14 Prtcl GRK: ἀδελφῷ ἐπεὶ ἄρα τὰ τέκνα KJV: by the husband: else were your INT: husband else then the children 1 Corinthians 15:14 Prtcl GRK: ἐγήγερται κενὸν ἄρα καὶ τὸ NAS: has not been raised, then our preaching KJV: not risen, then [is] our preaching INT: has been raised vain then also the 1 Corinthians 15:15 Prtcl GRK: ἤγειρεν εἴπερ ἄρα νεκροὶ οὐκ NAS: if in fact the dead KJV: up, if so be that the dead rise INT: he raised if then [the] dead not 1 Corinthians 15:18 Prtcl GRK: ἄρα καὶ οἱ NAS: Then those also KJV: Then they also which are fallen asleep INT: then also the [ones] 2 Corinthians 5:14 Prtcl GRK: πάντων ἀπέθανεν ἄρα οἱ πάντες NAS: died for all, therefore all died; KJV: for all, then were all INT: all died then all 2 Corinthians 7:12 Prtcl GRK: ἄρα εἰ καὶ NAS: So although I wrote KJV: Wherefore, though I wrote INT: Then if also Galatians 2:21 Prtcl GRK: νόμου δικαιοσύνη ἄρα Χριστὸς δωρεὰν NAS: the Law, then Christ KJV: [come] by the law, then Christ is dead INT: law righteousness [is] then Christ for nought Strong's Greek 686 34 Occurrences ἄρα — 32 Occ. ἄρα¦γε — 2 Occ.