Strong's G685 · Greek
ἀρά
ara · /ar-ah'/
Number
G685
Language
Greek
Original word
ἀρά
Transliteration
ara
Pronunciation
ar-ah'
KJV occurrences
1 verse
Definition
probably from 142; properly, prayer (as lifted to Heaven), i.e. (by implication) imprecation:--curse.
KJV: curse
Root / derivation: probably from 142
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀρά across 1 verse.
cursing1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G685 (ara) mean?
probably from 142; properly, prayer (as lifted to Heaven), i.e. (by implication) imprecation:--curse.
How many times does G685 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G685 (ἀρά) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “cursing.”
How is ara translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G685 is rendered as “cursing” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἀρά come from?
probably from 142