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ἄρα (ara) means “therefore” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

ἄρα Greek · G686 48 tagged occurrences in 48 verses

Pronunciation guide: ar'-ah Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G0686

ἄρα · ara · therefore

ἄρα, illative particle, expressing a more subjective or informal inference than οὖν, then: prop. (as in cl.), the second word in the sentence, Rom.7:21 8:1, Gal.3:7; ἐπεὶ ἄρα, 1Co.7:14 (with another word between) 5:10; as the first word, Luk.11:48, Act.11:18, Rom.10:17, 1Co.15:18, 2Co.5:15 7:12, Heb.4:9; so prop. in apodosis after protasis with εἰ, Mat.12:28, Luk.11:20, Gal.2:21 3:29 5:11, Heb.12:8 (κενὸν ἄρα), 1Co.15:14; often in interrogations, direct and indirect, τίς (τί) ἄρα, Mat.18:1 19:25, 27 24:45, Mrk.4:41, Luk.1:66 8:25 12:42 22:23, Act.12:18; εἰ ἄρα, Mrk.11:13, Act.8:22; εἴπερ ἄρα, 1Co.15:15; οὐκ ἄρα, Act.21:38; μήτι ἄρα, 2Co.1:17; in strengthened forms, ἄρα γε, ἄραγε, Mat.7:20 17:26, Act.17:27, and more frequently ἄρα οὖν (Epp. Paul.), so then, Rom.5:18 7:3, 25 8:12 9:16, 18 14:19, Gal.6:10, Eph.2:19, 1Th.5:6, 2Th.2:15 (Bl., §77, 2; 78, 5; MM, see word).† (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

then, therefore, since.

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How translators render G686

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
then 17
so 8
therefore 6
in that case 2
so then 2
consequently 1
does that make 1
in fact 1
vvv 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
then 12
therefore 6
so 3
wherefore 2
be that 1
no doubt 1
so then 1
truly 1
were 1

Verses containing G686

Page 1 of 1. 48 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. Matthew 7:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So then, by their fruit you will recognize them.

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  2. Matthew 12:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.

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  3. Matthew 18:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

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  4. Matthew 19:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?”

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  5. Matthew 19:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Look,” Peter replied, “we have left everything to follow You. What then will there be for us?”

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  6. Matthew 24:45 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?

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  7. Mark 4:41 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”

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  8. Mark 11:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, He went to see if there was any fruit on it. But when He reached it, He found nothing on it except leaves, since it was not the season for figs.

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  9. Luke 1:66 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And all who heard this wondered in their hearts and asked, “What then will this child become?” For the Lord’s hand was with him.

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  10. Luke 8:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!”

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  11. Luke 11:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.

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  12. Luke 11:48 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So you are witnesses consenting to the deeds of your fathers: They killed the prophets, and you build their tombs.

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  13. Luke 12:42 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time?

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  14. Luke 22:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then they began to question among themselves which of them was going to do this.

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  15. Acts 8:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Repent, therefore, of your wickedness, and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive you for the intent of your heart.

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  16. Acts 11:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”

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  17. Acts 12:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    At daybreak there was no small commotion among the soldiers as to what had become of Peter.

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  18. Acts 17:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    God intended that they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us.

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  19. Acts 21:38 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Aren’t you the Egyptian who incited a rebellion some time ago and led four thousand members of the Assassins into the wilderness?”

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  20. Romans 5:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So then, just as one trespass brought condemnation for all men, so also one act of righteousness brought justification and life for all men.

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  21. Romans 7:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So then, if she is joined to another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law and is not an adulteress if she marries another man.

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  22. Romans 7:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So this is the principle I have discovered: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.

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  23. Romans 7:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Thanks be to God, through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with my mind I serve the law of God, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin.

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  24. Romans 8:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

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  25. Romans 8:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation, but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it.

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  26. Romans 9:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.

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  27. Romans 9:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore God has mercy on whom He wants to have mercy, and He hardens whom He wants to harden.

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  28. Romans 10:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

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  29. Romans 14:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.

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  30. Romans 14:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

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  31. 1 Corinthians 5:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I was not including the sexually immoral of this world, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world.

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  32. 1 Corinthians 7:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy.

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  33. 1 Corinthians 15:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is worthless, and so is your faith.

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  34. 1 Corinthians 15:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In that case, we are also exposed as false witnesses about God. For we have testified about God that He raised Christ from the dead, but He did not raise Him if in fact the dead are not raised.

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  35. 1 Corinthians 15:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.

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  36. 2 Corinthians 1:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” and also “No, no”?

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  37. 2 Corinthians 5:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

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

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  38. 2 Corinthians 7:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So even though I wrote to you, it was not on account of the one who did wrong or the one who was harmed, but rather that your earnestness on our behalf would be made clear to you in the sight of God.

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  39. Galatians 2:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I do not set aside the grace of God. For if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died for nothing.

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  40. Galatians 3:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham.

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  41. Galatians 3:29 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.

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  42. Galatians 5:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now, brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished.

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  43. Galatians 6:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

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  44. Ephesians 2:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household,

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  45. 1 Thessalonians 5:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.

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  46. 2 Thessalonians 2:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.

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  47. Hebrews 4:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God.

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  48. Hebrews 12:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If you do not experience discipline like everyone else, then you are illegitimate children and not true sons.

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