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ἄρα

arathereforeHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentConjunction48 occurrences12 books48 verses

Definition

ἄρα,

illative particle, expressing a more subjective or informal inference than οὖν,

then: prop. (as in cl.), the second word in the sentence, Romans 7:21; 8:1, Galatians 3:7; ἐπεὶ ἄρα, 1 Corinthians 7:14 (with another word between) 5:10; as the first word, Luke 11:48, Acts 11:18, Romans 10:17, 1 Corinthians 15:18, 2 Corinthians 5:15; 7:12, Hebrews 4:9; so prop. in apodosis after protasis with εἰ, Matthew 12:28, Luke 11:20, Galatians 2:21; 3:29; 5:11, Hebrews 12:8 (κενὸν ἄρα), 1 Corinthians 15:14; often in interrogations, direct and indirect, τίς (τί) ἄρα, Matthew 18:1; 19:25, 27; 24:45, Mark 4:41, Luke 1:66; 8:25; 12:42; 22:23, Acts 12:18; εἰ ἄρα, Mark 11:13, Acts 8:22; εἴπερ ἄρα, 1 Corinthians 15:15; οὐκ ἄρα, Acts 21:38; μήτι ἄρα, 2 Corinthians 1:17; in strengthened forms, ἄρα γε, ἄραγε, Matthew 7:20; 17:26, Acts 17:27, and more frequently ἄρα οὖν (Epp. Paul.), so then, Romans 5:18; 7:3, 25; 8:12; 9:16, 18; 14:19, Galatians 6:10, Ephesians 2:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 2 Thessalonians 2:15 (Bl., §77, 2; 78, 5; MM, see word).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

48 total
  1. Matthew 7:20ἄρα¦γε · So then
    So then, by their fruit you will recognize them.
  2. Matthew 12:28ἄρα · then
    But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
  3. Matthew 17:26Ἄρα¦Γε · Then
    “From others,” Peter answered. “Then the sons are exempt,” Jesus said to him.
  4. Matthew 18:1ἄρα · then
    At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
  5. Matthew 19:25ἄρα · then
    When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?”
  6. Matthew 19:27ἄρα · then
    “Look,” Peter replied, “we have left everything to follow You. What then will there be for us?”
  7. Matthew 24:45ἄρα · then
    Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?
  8. Mark 4:41ἄρα
    Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”
  9. Luke 1:66ἄρα · then
    And all who heard this wondered in their hearts and asked, “What then will this child become?” For the Lord’s hand was with him.
  10. Luke 8:25ἄρα
    “Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!”
  11. Luke 11:20ἄρα · then
    But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
  12. Luke 11:48ἄρα · So
    So you are witnesses consenting to the deeds of your fathers: They killed the prophets, and you build their tombs.
  13. Luke 12:42ἄρα · then
    And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time?
  14. Luke 22:23ἄρα
    Then they began to question among themselves which of them was going to do this.
  15. Acts 8:30Ἆρά
    So Philip ran up and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked.
  16. Acts 11:18Ἄρα · So then
    When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”
  17. Acts 12:18ἄρα
    At daybreak there was no small commotion among the soldiers as to what had become of Peter.
  18. Acts 21:38ἄρα
    “Aren’t you the Egyptian who incited a rebellion some time ago and led four thousand members of the Assassins into the wilderness?”
  19. Romans 5:18Ἄρα · So
    So then, just as one trespass brought condemnation for all men, so also one act of righteousness brought justification and life for all men.
  20. Romans 7:3ἄρα · then
    So then, if she is joined to another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law and is not an adulteress if she marries another man.
  21. Romans 7:21ἄρα · So
    So this is the principle I have discovered: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.
  22. Romans 7:25Ἄρα · then
    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.
  23. Romans 8:1ἄρα · Therefore
    Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
  24. Romans 8:12Ἄρα · Therefore
    Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation, but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it.
  25. Romans 9:16Ἄρα · So
    So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.
  26. Romans 9:18ἄρα · Therefore
    Therefore God has mercy on whom He wants to have mercy, and He hardens whom He wants to harden.
  27. Romans 10:17ἄρα · Consequently
    Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.
  28. Romans 14:12Ἄρα · So
    So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.
  29. Romans 14:19Ἄρα · So
    So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
  30. 1 Corinthians 5:10ἄρα · In that case
    I was not including the sexually immoral of this world, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world.
  31. 1 Corinthians 7:14ἄρα
    For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy.
  32. 1 Corinthians 15:14ἄρα
    And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is worthless, and so is your faith.
  33. 1 Corinthians 15:15ἄρα · in fact
    In that case, we are also exposed as false witnesses about God. For we have testified about God that He raised Christ from the dead, but He did not raise Him if in fact the dead are not raised.
  34. 1 Corinthians 15:18ἄρα · Then
    Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.
  35. 2 Corinthians 1:17ἄρα
    When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” and also “No, no”?
  36. 2 Corinthians 5:14ἄρα · therefore
    For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died.
  37. 2 Corinthians 7:12ἄρα · So
    So even though I wrote to you, it was not on account of the one who did wrong or the one who was harmed, but rather that your earnestness on our behalf would be made clear to you in the sight of God.
  38. Galatians 2:17ἆρα · does that make
    But if, while we seek to be justified in Christ, we ourselves are found to be sinners, does that make Christ a minister of sin? Certainly not!
  39. Galatians 2:21ἄρα · then
    I do not set aside the grace of God. For if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died for nothing.
  40. Galatians 3:7ἄρα · then
    Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham.
  41. Galatians 3:29ἄρα · then
    And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.
  42. Galatians 5:11ἄρα · In that case
    Now, brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished.
  43. Galatians 6:10Ἄρα
    Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
  44. Ephesians 2:19Ἄρα · Therefore
    Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household,
  45. 1 Thessalonians 5:6ἄρα · So
    So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.
  46. 2 Thessalonians 2:15Ἄρα · Therefore
    Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
  47. Hebrews 4:9ἄρα · then
    There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God.
  48. Hebrews 12:8ἄρα · then
    If you do not experience discipline like everyone else, then you are illegitimate children and not true sons.