ἄρα
ara
perhaps
probably from αἴρω (through the idea of drawing a conclusion); a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows):--haply, (what) manner (of man), no doubt, perhaps, so be, then, therefore, truly, wherefore. Often used in connection with other particles, especially γέ or οὖν (after) or εἰ (before). Compare also ἆρα.
Acts 8:22 · Word #13
Lexicon G686
| Lemma | ἄρα |
| Transliteration | ára |
| Strong's | G686 |
| In-context | perhaps |
| Literal | perhaps |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἄρα |
| Strong's | G686 |
SIBI-P1 G686-01
therefore / so-then
| Morphological Notes | Gr,D = discourse particle (adverbial), indeclinable. It carries no tense, voice, mood, case, gender, or number, and functions to mark inference or result within a clause. |
| Rendering Rationale | ἄρα is an inferential particle marking a logical conclusion drawn from what precedes. The rendering "therefore / so-then" preserves its function as a connective that signals consequence or deduction, without adding verbal or nominal force since the form is an indeclinable particle (Gr,D). |
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Words from Root ἄρα (inference, conclusion, result, consequence, logical transition)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G687-01 |
ara | accordingly-then |
Word Usage (49 occurrences of G686)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 7:20 | ἄρα | ara | |
| Matthew 12:28 | ἄρα | ara | |
| Matthew 17:26 | ἄρα | ara |