ἄρα
ara
therefore
Lexicon Entry
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What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἄρα (ara) is a conjunction that translates to "therefore." It is used 50 times in the Bible to indicate a logical connection between two ideas or to emphasize a conclusion. In essence, ἄρα signals that a statement or action is a direct result of what has been previously stated. The usage of ἄρα varies, but it often serves to introduce a consequence, a reason, or a conclusion. It can also be used to indicate that a statement is based on a previous argument or evidence. This word plays a crucial role in the structure and flow of biblical texts, helping to clarify the relationships between ideas and to convey the author's intended meaning. The frequency and strategic placement of ἄρα in the Bible suggest its importance in conveying logical connections and emphasizing conclusions. By analyzing its usage, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the biblical authors' thought processes and the relationships between different ideas and events.
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Occurrences in Scripture
50 total occurrences across the text
Therefore by their fruits you will know them.
Matthew 12:28But if I by the Spirit of God cast out demons, then God’s Kingdom has come upon you.
Matthew 17:26Peter said to him, “From strangers.” Jesus said to him, “Therefore the children are exempt.
Matthew 18:1In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?”
Matthew 19:25When the disciples heard it, they were exceedingly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?”
Matthew 19:27Then Peter answered, “Behold, we have left everything, and followed you. What then will we have?”
Matthew 24:45“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season?
Mark 4:41They were greatly afraid, and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”
Mark 11:13Seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came to see if perhaps he might find anything on it. When he came to it, he found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs.
Luke 1:66All who heard them laid them up in their heart, saying, “What then will this child be?” The hand of the Lord was with him.
Luke 8:25He said to them, “Where is your faith?” Being afraid they marveled, saying to one another, “Who is this then, that he commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him?”
Luke 11:20But if I by God’s finger cast out demons, then God’s Kingdom has come to you.
Luke 11:48So you testify and consent to the works of your fathers. For they killed them, and you build their tombs.
Luke 12:42The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times?
Acts 7:1The high priest said, “Are these things so?”
Acts 8:22Repent therefore of this, your wickedness, and ask God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.
Acts 11:18When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, “Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life!”
Acts 12:18Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers about what had become of Peter.
Acts 17:27that they should seek the Lord, if perhaps they might reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.
Acts 21:38Aren’t you then the Egyptian, who before these days stirred up to sedition and led out into the wilderness the four thousand men of the Assassins?”
Romans 5:18So then as through one trespass, all men were condemned; even so through one act of righteousness, all men were justified to life.
Romans 7:3So then if, while the husband lives, she is joined to another man, she would be called an adulteress. But if the husband dies, she is free from the law, so that she is no adulteress, though she is joined to another man.
Romans 7:21I find then the law that, to me, while I desire to do good, evil is present.
Romans 7:25I thank God through Jesus Christ, our Lord! So then with the mind, I myself serve God’s law, but with the flesh, sin’s law.
Romans 8:1There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
Romans 8:12So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.
Romans 9:16So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who has mercy.
Romans 9:18So then, he has mercy on whom he desires, and he hardens whom he desires.
Romans 10:17So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Romans 14:12So then each one of us will give account of himself to God.
Romans 14:19So then, let’s follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.
1 Corinthians 5:10yet not at all meaning with the sexual sinners of this world, or with the covetous and extortionists, or with idolaters; for then you would have to leave the world.
1 Corinthians 7:14For the unbelieving husband is sanctified in the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified in the husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy.
1 Corinthians 15:14If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain, and your faith also is in vain.
1 Corinthians 15:15Yes, we are also found false witnesses of God, because we testified about God that he raised up Christ, whom he didn’t raise up, if it is so that the dead are not raised.
1 Corinthians 15:18Then they also who are fallen asleep in Christ have perished.
2 Corinthians 1:17When I therefore was thus determined, did I show fickleness? Or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be the “Yes, yes” and the “No, no?”
2 Corinthians 5:14For the love of Christ constrains us; because we judge thus, that one died for all, therefore all died.
2 Corinthians 7:12So although I wrote to you, I wrote not for his cause that did the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered the wrong, but that your earnest care for us might be revealed in you in the sight of God.
Galatians 2:21I don’t reject the grace of God. For if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nothing!”
Galatians 3:7Know therefore that those who are of faith are children of Abraham.
Galatians 3:29If you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s offspring and heirs according to promise.
Galatians 5:11But I, brothers, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? Then the stumbling block of the cross has been removed.
Galatians 6:10So then, as we have opportunity, let’s do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.
Ephesians 2:19So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and of the household of God,
1 Thessalonians 5:6so then let’s not sleep, as the rest do, but let’s watch and be sober.
2 Thessalonians 2:15So then, brothers, stand firm and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word or by letter.
Hebrews 4:9There remains therefore a Sabbath rest for the people of God.
Luke 22:23They began to question among themselves, which of them it was who would do this thing.
Hebrews 12:8But if you are without discipline, of which all have been made partakers, then you are illegitimate, and not children.