γάρ
garConjunctionG1063
for
From: a primary particle;
Short Definition
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
Full Lexicon Entry
co-ordinating particle, contr. of γε ἄρα, verily then, hence, in truth, indeed, yea, then, why, and when giving a reason or explanation, for, the usage in NT being in general accord with that of cl.
1.explicative and epexegetic
2.Conclusive, in questions, answers and exclamations
3.Causal
Grammar
Part of Speech Conjunction
Morphology G:CONJ
DescriptionGreek Conjunction
Occurrences
1,027 timesAppears 1,027 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Romans
133
Matthew
128
1 Corinthians
100
Luke
97
Hebrews
87
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 1:11
- 2 Corinthians 5:14
- Hebrews 12:3
- Luke 23:15
- Mark 4:22
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