686 - ara

Strong's Concordance

Original word: ἄρα
Transliteration: ara
Definition (short): then
Definition (full): then, therefore

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin: a prim. particle
Definition: therefore (an illative particle)
NASB Translation: fact (1), perhaps (2), possible (1), so (4), so then (12), then (22), therefore (3), well then (1).
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Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Probably from airo (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 ge or oun (after) or ei (before). Compare also ara.

see GREEK airo

see GREEK ge

see GREEK oun

see GREEK ei

see GREEK ara

KJV: Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
NASB: "So then, you will know them by their fruits.
KJV: But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.
NASB: "But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
KJV: Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free.
NASB: When Peter said, "From strangers," Jesus said to him, "Then the sons are exempt.
KJV: At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
NASB: At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, "Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"
KJV: When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
NASB: When the disciples heard this, they were very astonished and said, "Then who can be saved?"