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GreekG1063Conjunction

γάρ

gar

1,027Occurrences
G1063Strong's #
ConjunctionPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)

a primary particle;

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
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

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Conjunction

Morphology Code

G:CONJ

Full Description

Greek Conjunction

Occurrences

γάρ appears 1,027 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Romans
133
Matthew
128
1 Corinthians
100
Luke
97
Hebrews
87
Acts
77
2 Corinthians
73
Mark
73

Key Passages

1 Corinthians 1:11BSB

My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you.

2 Corinthians 5:14BSB

For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died.

Hebrews 12:3BSB

Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Luke 23:15BSB

Neither has Herod, for he sent Him back to us. As you can see, He has done nothing deserving of death.

Mark 4:22BSB

For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light.

Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.