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γάρ

garforHow to read Greek
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. 2 Thessalonians 3:10γὰρ · For
    For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”
  2. 2 Thessalonians 3:11γάρ · For
    For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies.
  3. 1 Timothy 2:5γὰρ · For
    For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
  4. 1 Timothy 2:13γὰρ · For
    For Adam was formed first, and then Eve.
  5. 1 Timothy 3:13γὰρ · For
    For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
  6. 1 Timothy 4:5γὰρ · because
    …because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
  7. 1 Timothy 4:8γὰρ · For
    For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.
  8. 1 Timothy 4:10γὰρ
    To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.
  9. 1 Timothy 4:16γὰρ · for
    Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
  10. 1 Timothy 5:4γάρ · for
    But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.
  11. 1 Timothy 5:11γὰρ · For
    But refuse to enroll younger widows. For when their passions draw them away from Christ, they will want to marry,
  12. 1 Timothy 5:15γάρ · For
    For some have already turned aside to follow Satan.
  13. 1 Timothy 5:18γὰρ · For
    For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”
  14. 1 Timothy 6:7γὰρ · For
    For we brought nothing into the world, so we cannot carry anything out of it.
  15. 1 Timothy 6:10γὰρ · For
    For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
  16. 2 Timothy 1:7γὰρ · For
    For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
  17. 2 Timothy 1:12γὰρ · for
    For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.
  18. 2 Timothy 2:7γάρ · for
    Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.
  19. 2 Timothy 2:11γὰρ
    This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;
  20. 2 Timothy 2:13γὰρ · for
    …if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
  21. 2 Timothy 2:16γὰρ · [which]
    But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
  22. 2 Timothy 3:2γὰρ · For
    For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,
  23. 2 Timothy 3:6γάρ
    They are the kind who worm their way into households and captivate vulnerable women who are weighed down with sins and led astray by various passions,
  24. 2 Timothy 3:9γὰρ · For
    But they will not advance much further. For just like Jannes and Jambres, their folly will be plain to everyone.
  25. 2 Timothy 4:3γὰρ · For
    For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires.
  26. 2 Timothy 4:6γὰρ · For
    For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.
  27. 2 Timothy 4:10γάρ · because
    …because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.
  28. 2 Timothy 4:11γάρ · because
    Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.
  29. 2 Timothy 4:15γὰρ · for
    You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.
  30. Titus 1:7γὰρ
    As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money.
  31. Titus 1:10γὰρ · For
    For many are rebellious and full of empty talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision,
  32. Titus 2:11γὰρ · For
    For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
  33. Titus 3:3γάρ · For
    For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.
  34. Titus 3:9γὰρ · because
    But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
  35. Titus 3:12γὰρ · because
    As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.
  36. Philemon 1:7γὰρ
    I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
  37. Philemon 1:15γὰρ · For
    For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good—
  38. Philemon 1:22γὰρ · because
    In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
  39. Hebrews 1:5γὰρ · For
    For to which of the angels did God ever say: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father”? Or again: “I will be His Father, and He will be My Son”?
  40. Hebrews 2:2γὰρ · For
    For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment,
  41. Hebrews 2:5γὰρ · For
    For it is not to angels that He has subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking.
  42. Hebrews 2:8γὰρ
    …and placed everything under his feet.” When God subjected all things to him, He left nothing outside of his control. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him.
  43. Hebrews 2:10γὰρ
    In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom all things exist, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering.
  44. Hebrews 2:11γὰρ · For
    For both the One who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.
  45. Hebrews 2:16γὰρ · For
    For surely it is not the angels He helps, but the descendants of Abraham.
  46. Hebrews 2:18γὰρ · Because
    Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.
  47. Hebrews 3:3γὰρ · For
    For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.
  48. Hebrews 3:4γὰρ · And
    And every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.
  49. Hebrews 3:14γὰρ
    We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.
  50. Hebrews 3:16γὰρ · For
    For who were the ones who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt?