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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. Luke 18:16γὰρ · For
    But Jesus called the children to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
  2. Luke 18:23γὰρ · because
    But when the ruler heard this, he became very sad, because he was extremely wealthy.
  3. Luke 18:25γάρ · Indeed
    Indeed, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”
  4. Luke 18:32γὰρ
    He will be delivered over to the Gentiles and will be mocked and insulted and spit upon.
  5. Luke 19:5γὰρ · for
    When Jesus came to that place, He looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, hurry down, for I must stay at your house today.”
  6. Luke 19:10γὰρ · For
    For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
  7. Luke 19:21γάρ · For
    For I was afraid of you, because you are a harsh man. You withdraw what you did not deposit and reap what you did not sow.’
  8. Luke 19:48γὰρ · because
    Yet they could not find a way to do so, because all the people hung on His words.
  9. Luke 20:6γάρ · for
    But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet.”
  10. Luke 20:19γὰρ
    When the scribes and chief priests realized that Jesus had spoken this parable against them, they sought to arrest Him that very hour. But they were afraid of the people.
  11. Luke 20:33γὰρ · For
    So then, in the resurrection, whose wife will she be? For all seven were married to her.”
  12. Luke 20:36γὰρ · In fact; γάρ · because
    In fact, they can no longer die, because they are like the angels. And since they are sons of the resurrection, they are sons of God.
  13. Luke 20:38γὰρ · for
    He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to Him all are alive.”
  14. Luke 20:40γὰρ · And
    And they did not dare to question Him any further.
  15. Luke 20:42γὰρ · For
    For David himself says in the book of Psalms: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand
  16. Luke 21:4γὰρ · For
    For they all contributed out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.”
  17. Luke 21:8γὰρ · For
    Jesus answered, “See to it that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them.
  18. Luke 21:9γὰρ
    When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.”
  19. Luke 21:15γὰρ · For
    For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
  20. Luke 21:23γὰρ · For
    How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers! For there will be great distress upon the land and wrath against this people.
  21. Luke 21:26γὰρ · for
    Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
  22. Luke 21:35γὰρ · For
    For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth.
  23. Luke 22:2γὰρ · for
    …and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people.
  24. Luke 22:16γὰρ · For
    For I tell you that I will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”
  25. Luke 22:18γὰρ · For
    For I tell you that I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now on until the kingdom of God comes.”
  26. Luke 22:27γὰρ · For
    For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines? But I am among you as one who serves.
  27. Luke 22:37γὰρ · For; γὰρ · For
    For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in Me: ‘And He was numbered with the transgressors.’ For what is written about Me is reaching its fulfillment.”
  28. Luke 22:59γὰρ · for
    About an hour later, another man insisted, “Certainly this man was with Him, for he too is a Galilean.”
  29. Luke 22:71γὰρ · for
    “Why do we need any more testimony?” they declared. “We have heard it for ourselves from His own lips.”
  30. Luke 23:8γὰρ
    When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle.
  31. Luke 23:12γὰρ
    That day Herod and Pilate became friends; before this time they had been enemies.
  32. Luke 23:15γὰρ · for
    Neither has Herod, for he sent Him back to us. As you can see, He has done nothing deserving of death.
  33. Luke 23:22γὰρ
    A third time he said to them, “What evil has this man done? I have found in Him no offense worthy of death. So after I punish Him, I will release Him.”
  34. Luke 23:34γὰρ · for
    Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
  35. Luke 23:41γὰρ · for
    We are punished justly, for we are receiving what our actions deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”
  36. John 2:25γὰρ · for
    He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man.
  37. John 3:2γὰρ · For
    He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs You are doing if God were not with him.”
  38. John 3:16γὰρ · For
    For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
  39. John 3:17γὰρ · For
    For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.
  40. John 3:19γὰρ · because
    And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil.
  41. John 3:20γὰρ
    Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.
  42. John 3:24γὰρ · (For
    (For John had not yet been thrown into prison.)
  43. John 3:34γὰρ · For; γὰρ · for
    For the One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit.
  44. John 4:8γὰρ
    (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.)
  45. John 4:9γὰρ · (For
    “You are a Jew,” said the woman. “How can You ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.)
  46. John 4:18γὰρ · In fact
    In fact, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. You have spoken truthfully.”
  47. John 4:23γὰρ · for
    But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him.