Strong's Concordance/Greek/G686

Strong's G686 · Greek

ἄρα

ara · /ar'-ah/

Number
G686
Language
Greek
Original word
ἄρα
Transliteration
ara
Pronunciation
ar'-ah
KJV occurrences
44 verses

Definition

probably from 142 (through the idea of drawing a conclusion); a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows):--haply, (what) manner (of man), no doubt, perhaps, so be, then, therefore, truly, wherefore. Often used in connection with other particles, especially 1065 or 3767 (after) or 1487 (before). Compare also 687.

KJV: haply, (what) manner (of man), no doubt, perhaps, so be, then, therefore, truly, wherefore

Root / derivation: probably from 142 (through the idea of drawing a conclusion)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἄρα across 44 verses.

then20×
therefore12×
haply2×
Wherefore2×
be1×
doubt1×
else1×
man1×
manner1×
perhaps1×
So1×
Truly1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

44 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew6 verses
Mark2 verses
Luke4 verses
Acts3 verses
Romans11 verses
Romans 5:18

Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. by the offence: or, by one offence by the righteousness: or, by one righteousness

Romans 7:3

So then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but if her husband be dead, she is free from that law; so that she is no adulteress, though she be married to another man.

Romans 7:21

I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.

Romans 7:25

I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.

Romans 8:1

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Romans 8:12

Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.

Romans 9:16

So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.

Romans 9:18

Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.

Romans 10:17

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Romans 14:12

So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

Romans 14:19

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

1 Corinthians5 verses
2 Corinthians2 verses
Galatians6 verses
Ephesians1 verse
1 Thessalonians1 verse
2 Thessalonians1 verse
Hebrews2 verses

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G686 (ara) mean?

probably from 142 (through the idea of drawing a conclusion); a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows):--haply, (what) manner (of man), no doubt, perhaps, so be, then, therefore, truly, wherefore. Often used in connection with other particles, especially 1065 or 3767 (after) or 1487 (before). Compare also 687.

How many times does G686 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G686 (ἄρα) appears in 44 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “then.”

How is ara translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G686 is rendered as “then” (20×), “therefore” (12×), “haply” (2×), “Wherefore” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἄρα come from?

probably from 142 (through the idea of drawing a conclusion)