ἆρα
ara
ἆρα,
interrog. particle,
implying anxiety or impatience, "quite rare and only in Luke and Paul, therefore a literary word" (Bl., §77, 2).
1. (num igitur) expecting a neg. reply, Luk.18:8; ἆρά γε, Act.8:30.
2. (ergone) in apodosis, expecting an affirm. reply, Gal.2:17 (Bl., l.with; Lft., Ga., in l.; MM, see word).
† (AS)
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Concordance 4 verses
- Mark 11:13 ἄρα
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.
- Luke 18:8 ἆρα
I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?”
- Acts 8:22 ἄρα
Repent, therefore, of your wickedness, and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive you for the intent of your heart.
- Acts 17:27 ἄρα
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.