The meaning of “ἄρα”
Understanding ára reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from αἴρω (through the idea of drawing a conclusion) haply, (what) manner (of man), no doubt, perhaps, so be, t...
ἄρα
probably from αἴρω (through the idea of drawing a conclusion) haply, (what) manner (of man), no doubt, perhaps, so be, then, therefore, truly, wherefore. - a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 19:25 | “When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?” Word: ἄρα (ára) | |
| Luke 11:48 | “Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres.” Word: ἄρα (ára) | |
| Romans 8:12 | “Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.” Word: ἄρα (ára) | |
| 2 Corinthians 7:12 | “Wherefore, 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.” Word: ἄρα (ára) | |
| Ephesians 2:19 | “Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;” Word: ἄρα (ára) |