Strong's G686 · Greek
ἄρα
ara · /ar'-ah/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
44 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew6 verses
Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
Matthew 12:28But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.
Matthew 17:26Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free.
Matthew 19:25When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
Matthew 19:27Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?
Matthew 24:45Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?
Mark2 verses
And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
Mark 11:13And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet.
Luke4 verses
And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.
Luke 11:20But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.
Luke 11:48Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres.
Luke 12:42And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?
Acts3 verses
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.
Acts 11:18When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.
Acts 17:27That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us:
Romans11 verses
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 7:3So 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 7:21I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.
Romans 7:25I 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 8:1There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Romans 8:12Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.
Romans 9:16So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
Romans 9:18Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.
Romans 10:17So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Romans 14:12So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.
Romans 14:19Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
1 Corinthians5 verses
Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world.
1 Corinthians 7:14For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.
1 Corinthians 15:14And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.
1 Corinthians 15:15Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not.
1 Corinthians 15:18Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.
2 Corinthians2 verses
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
2 Corinthians 7:12Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.
Galatians6 verses
I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
Galatians 3:7Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.
Galatians 3:29And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Galatians 4:31So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free.
Galatians 5:11And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.
Galatians 6:10As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Ephesians1 verse
1 Thessalonians1 verse
2 Thessalonians1 verse
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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)