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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. Hebrews 11:5γὰρ · For
    By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.
  2. Hebrews 11:6γὰρ · For
    And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
  3. Hebrews 11:10γὰρ · For
    For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
  4. Hebrews 11:14γὰρ · Now
    Now those who say such things show that they are seeking a country of their own.
  5. Hebrews 11:16γὰρ · for
    Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.
  6. Hebrews 11:26γὰρ · for
    He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward.
  7. Hebrews 11:27γὰρ
    By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.
  8. Hebrews 11:32γὰρ
    And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets,
  9. Hebrews 12:3γὰρ
    Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
  10. Hebrews 12:6γὰρ · For
    For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.”
  11. Hebrews 12:7γὰρ · For
    Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?
  12. Hebrews 12:10γὰρ
    Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.
  13. Hebrews 12:17γὰρ · For; γὰρ
    For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. He could find no ground for repentance, though he sought the blessing with tears.
  14. Hebrews 12:18γὰρ · For
    For you have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom, and storm;
  15. Hebrews 12:20γὰρ · For
    For they could not bear what was commanded: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned.”
  16. Hebrews 12:25γὰρ · For
    See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if the people did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject Him who warns us from heaven?
  17. Hebrews 12:29γὰρ · For
    “For our God is a consuming fire.”
  18. Hebrews 13:2γὰρ · for
    Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
  19. Hebrews 13:4γὰρ · for
    Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.
  20. Hebrews 13:5γὰρ · for
    Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”
  21. Hebrews 13:9γὰρ · for
    Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.
  22. Hebrews 13:11γὰρ · [Although]
    Although the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp.
  23. Hebrews 13:14γὰρ · For
    For here we do not have a permanent city, but we are looking for the city that is to come.
  24. Hebrews 13:16γὰρ · for
    And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
  25. Hebrews 13:17γὰρ · for; γὰρ · for
    Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
  26. Hebrews 13:18γὰρ
    Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
  27. Hebrews 13:22γὰρ · for
    I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.
  28. James 1:6γὰρ · because
    But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
  29. James 1:7γὰρ
    That man should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.
  30. James 1:11γὰρ · For
    For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits.
  31. James 1:13γὰρ · For
    When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.
  32. James 1:20γὰρ · for
    …for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.
  33. James 1:24γὰρ · [and]
    …and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.
  34. James 2:2γὰρ
    Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in.
  35. James 2:10γὰρ
    Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.
  36. James 2:11γὰρ · For
    For He who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” If you do not commit adultery, but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker.
  37. James 2:13γὰρ · For
    For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
  38. James 2:26γὰρ
    As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.
  39. James 3:2γὰρ
    We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.
  40. James 3:7γὰρ
    All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man,
  41. James 3:16γὰρ · For
    For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.
  42. James 4:14γάρ
    You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.
  43. 1 Peter 2:19γὰρ · For
    For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended.
  44. 1 Peter 2:20γὰρ
    How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.
  45. 1 Peter 2:21γὰρ · For
    For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:
  46. 1 Peter 2:25γὰρ · For
    For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
  47. 1 Peter 3:5γάρ · For
    For this is how the holy women of the past adorned themselves. They put their hope in God and were submissive to their husbands,
  48. 1 Peter 3:10γὰρ · For
    For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.