Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἆρα”
Understanding âra reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
a form of ἄρα, denoting an interrogation to which a negative answer is presumed therefore.
G687
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἆρα
Phoneticar'-ah
Transliterationâra
Grammar Code
G:PRT-N
Greek, Particle, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
a form of ἄρα, denoting an interrogation to which a negative answer is presumed therefore.
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 18:8 | “I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?” Word: ἆρα (âra) | |
| Acts 8:30 | “And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?” Word: ἆρα (âra) | |
| Galatians 2:17 | “But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, is therefore Christ the minister of sin? God forbid.” Word: ἆρα (âra) |