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γάρ

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greekNew TestamentConjunction1,042 occurrences27 books990 verses

Definition

γάρ,

co-ordinating particle, contr. of γε ἄρα,

verily then, hence, in truth, indeed, yea, then, why, and when giving a reason or explanation, for, the usage in NT being in general accord with that of cl.;

1. explicative and epexegetic: Matthew 4:18; 19:12, Mark 1:16; 5:42; 16:4, Luke 11:3o, Romans 7:1, 1 Corinthians 16:5, al.

2. Conclusive, in questions, answers and exclamations: Matthew 9:5; 27:23, Luke 9:25; 22:27, John 9:30, Acts 8:31; 16:37; 19:35, Romans 15:26, 1 Corinthians 9:10, Philippians 1:18 (Ellic., in l.), 1 Thessalonians 2:20, al.

3. Causal: Matthew 1:21; 2:2, 5, 6, 3:23, Mark 1:22; 9:6, Luke 1:15, 18, John 2:25, Acts 2:25, Romans 1:9, 11, 1 Corinthians 11:5, Revelation 1:3, al.; giving the reason for a command or prohibition, Matthew 2:20; 3:9, Romans 13:11, Colossians 3:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, al.; where the cause is contained in an interrog. statement, Luke 22:27, Romans 3:3; 4:3, 1 Corinthians 10:29; καὶ γάρ, for also, Mark 10:45, Luke 6:32, 1 Corinthians 5:7, al. id. as in cl. = etenim, where the καί loses its connective force (Bl., §78, 6; Kühner 3, ii, 854f.), Mark 14:70, Luke 1:66; 22:37, 2 Corinthians 13:4. The proper place of γάρ is after the first word in a clause, but in poets it often comes third or fourth, and so in late prose: 2 Corinthians 1:19. Yet "not the number but the nature of the word after which it stands is the point to be noticed" (see Thayer, see word).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as γάρ:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

1,042 total
  1. 1 Corinthians 13:9γὰρ · For
    For we know in part and we prophesy in part,
  2. 1 Corinthians 13:12γὰρ
    Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
  3. 1 Corinthians 14:2γὰρ · For; γὰρ · Indeed
    For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries in the Spirit.
  4. 1 Corinthians 14:8γὰρ
    Again, if the trumpet sounds a muffled call, who will prepare for battle?
  5. 1 Corinthians 14:9γὰρ
    So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air.
  6. 1 Corinthians 14:14γὰρ · For
    For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.
  7. 1 Corinthians 14:17γὰρ
    You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other one is not edified.
  8. 1 Corinthians 14:31γὰρ · For
    For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.
  9. 1 Corinthians 14:33γάρ · For
    For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.
  10. 1 Corinthians 14:34γὰρ
    Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says.
  11. 1 Corinthians 14:35γάρ · for
    If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church.
  12. 1 Corinthians 15:3γὰρ · For
    For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,
  13. 1 Corinthians 15:9γάρ · For
    For I am the least of the apostles and am unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
  14. 1 Corinthians 15:16γὰρ · For
    For if the dead are not raised, then not even Christ has been raised.
  15. 1 Corinthians 15:21γὰρ · For
    For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man.
  16. 1 Corinthians 15:22γὰρ
    For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.
  17. 1 Corinthians 15:25γὰρ · For
    For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.
  18. 1 Corinthians 15:27γὰρ · For
    For “God has put everything under His feet.” Now when it says that everything has been put under Him, this clearly does not include the One who put everything under Him.
  19. 1 Corinthians 15:32γὰρ · for
    If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus for human motives, what did I gain? If the dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.”
  20. 1 Corinthians 15:34γὰρ · for
    Sober up as you ought, and stop sinning; for some of you are ignorant of God. I say this to your shame.
  21. 1 Corinthians 15:41γὰρ · and
    The sun has one degree of splendor, the moon another, and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor.
  22. 1 Corinthians 15:52γάρ · For
    …in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.
  23. 1 Corinthians 15:53γὰρ · For
    For the perishable must be clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality.
  24. 1 Corinthians 16:5γὰρ · for
    After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.
  25. 1 Corinthians 16:7γὰρ · For; γὰρ
    For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.
  26. 1 Corinthians 16:9γάρ · because
    …because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.
  27. 1 Corinthians 16:10γὰρ · for
    If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.
  28. 1 Corinthians 16:11γὰρ · for
    No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.
  29. 1 Corinthians 16:18γὰρ · For
    For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.
  30. 2 Corinthians 1:8γὰρ
    We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life.
  31. 2 Corinthians 1:12γὰρ · For
    For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.
  32. 2 Corinthians 1:13γὰρ · For
    For we do not write you anything that is beyond your ability to read and understand. And I hope that you will understand us completely,
  33. 2 Corinthians 1:19γὰρ · For
    For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed among you by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No,” but in Him it has always been “Yes.”
  34. 2 Corinthians 1:20γὰρ · For
    For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.
  35. 2 Corinthians 1:24γὰρ · because [it is]
    Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.
  36. 2 Corinthians 2:1γὰρ · [So]
    So I made up my mind not to make another painful visit to you.
  37. 2 Corinthians 2:2γὰρ · For
    For if I grieve you, who is left to cheer me but those whom I have grieved?
  38. 2 Corinthians 2:4γὰρ · For
    For through many tears I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you but to let you know how much I love you.
  39. 2 Corinthians 2:9γὰρ
    My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.
  40. 2 Corinthians 2:10γὰρ
    If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And if I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven it in the presence of Christ for your sake,
  41. 2 Corinthians 2:11γὰρ · For
    …in order that Satan should not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.
  42. 2 Corinthians 2:17γάρ · For
    For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.
  43. 2 Corinthians 3:6γὰρ · for
    And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
  44. 2 Corinthians 3:9γὰρ · For
    For if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry of righteousness!
  45. 2 Corinthians 3:10γὰρ
    Indeed, what was once glorious has no glory now in comparison to the glory that surpasses it.
  46. 2 Corinthians 3:11γὰρ · For
    For if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which endures!
  47. 2 Corinthians 3:14γὰρ · For
    But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed.
  48. 2 Corinthians 4:5γὰρ · For
    For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.