ἀρά

araNoun (Feminine)G0685

curse

From: probably from G142 (αἴρω);

Short Definition

properly, prayer (as lifted to Heaven), i.e. (by implication) imprecation

Full Lexicon Entry

1.a prayer .
2.(as in Homer) a curse, malediction
LXX Usage: chiefly for אָלָה

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Romans
1

Key Passages

  • Romans 3:14

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