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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
γάρ
Greek transliteration: 
gar
Simplified transliteration: 
gar
Numbers
Strong's number: 
1063
GK Number: 
1142
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
1041
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
conj
Gloss: 
shows inference or continuation: for, because, indeed, but
Definition: 
for; it is, however, frequently used with an ellipsis of the clause to which it has reference, and its force must then be variously expressed: Mt. 15:27; 27:23, et al.; it is also sometimes epexegetic, or introductory of an intimated detail of circumstances, now, then, Mt. 1:18

Greek-English Concordance for γάρ

Hebrews 11:2 For (gar | γάρ | conj) by it the men of the past were approved by God.
Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death, and he could not be found, because God had taken him. For (gar | γάρ | conj) before he was taken he had been approved as one who had been pleasing to God,
Hebrews 11:6 and without faith it is impossible to please him, for (gar | γάρ | conj) the one who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
Hebrews 11:10 for (gar | γάρ | conj) he was looking forward to the city which has foundations, whose designer and builder is God.
Hebrews 11:14 For (gar | γάρ | conj) those who speak in such a way make it clear that they are seeking a land of their own.
Hebrews 11:16 But as it is, they were longing for a better homeland, that is, a heavenly one. For this reason God is not ashamed to be called their God, for (gar | γάρ | conj) he has prepared a city to receive them.
Hebrews 11:26 He considered abuse for the sake of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for (gar | γάρ | conj) he was looking ahead to his reward.
Hebrews 11:27 By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the anger of the king, for (gar | γάρ | conj) he endured as though seeing the one who is invisible.
Hebrews 11:32 And what more shall I say? For (gar | γάρ | conj) time would fail me if I told about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, about both David and Samuel and the prophets,
Hebrews 12:3 Consider him who endured from sinners such opposition against himself, so that you may not grow weary in your souls and lose heart.
Hebrews 12:6 For (gar | γάρ | conj) the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and corrects with punishment everyone whom he receives as a son.”
Hebrews 12:7 Endure your trials as divine discipline. God is treating you as sons. For (gar | γάρ | conj) what son is there whom a father does not discipline?
Hebrews 12:10 For (gar | γάρ | conj) they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our benefit, so that we may share his holy character.
Hebrews 12:17 For (gar | γάρ | conj) you know that even afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for (gar | γάρ | conj) he found no opportunity for repentance, even though he sought the blessing earnestly with tears.
Hebrews 12:18 For (gar | γάρ | conj) you have not come to something that can be touched, to a blazing fire, and darkness, and gloom, and a whirlwind;
Hebrews 12:20 for (gar | γάρ | conj) they could not endure the order that was given: “If even a wild animal touches the mountain, it shall be stoned.”
Hebrews 12:25 Take care not to disregard the one who is speaking! For (gar | γάρ | conj) if those did not escape when they disregarded the one who warned them on earth, how much less will we, if we reject the one who warns from heaven.
Hebrews 12:29 for (gar | γάρ | conj) indeed our God is a consuming fire.
Hebrews 13:2 Do not neglect hospitality to strangers, for (gar | γάρ | conj) by this means some have entertained angels without knowing it.
Hebrews 13:4 Marriage must be honored by everyone and the marriage bed must be undefiled, for (gar | γάρ | conj) God will judge the sexually immoral and the adulterers.
Hebrews 13:5 Your conduct must be free from the love of money, and be content with what you have; for (gar | γάρ | conj) God himself has said, “I will never leave you; never will I forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:9 Do not be swept off your feet by all sorts of strange teachings, for (gar | γάρ | conj) it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, with which their adherents are not benefited.
Hebrews 13:11 For (gar | γάρ | conj) while the blood of those animals whose blood is brought into the Most Holy Place by the high priest as a sacrifice for sin, their bodies are burned outside the camp.
Hebrews 13:14 For (gar | γάρ | conj) here we have no permanent city, but we are looking forward to the city that is to come.
Hebrews 13:16 And do not neglect doing good and sharing with others, for (gar | γάρ | conj) with sacrifices like that God is pleased.
Hebrews 13:17 Continue to obey your leaders and submit to them, for (gar | γάρ | conj) they keep watch over your souls as those who must give an account. Let them do this with joy, and not with groaning, for (gar | γάρ | conj) that would be of no advantage to you.
Hebrews 13:18 Continue to pray for us, for (gar | γάρ | conj) we are convinced that we have a clear conscience, desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in every way.
Hebrews 13:22 I appeal to you, brothers, bear with my word of exhortation, for (gar | γάρ | conj) in fact I have written to you briefly.
James 1:6 But he must ask in faith without doubting, for (gar | γάρ | conj) the doubter is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind and tossed about.
James 1:7 For (gar | γάρ | conj) that person must not imagine that he will receive anything from the Lord;
James 1:11 For (gar | γάρ | conj) the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the meadow; its flower falls and its beauty fades. In the same way the rich man will fade away while pursuing his business.
James 1:13 No one when tempted should say, “I am being tempted by God”; for (gar | γάρ | conj) God cannot be tempted to do evil, and he himself tempts no one else.
James 1:20 For (gar | γάρ | conj) the anger of man does not bring about the righteousness that God requires.
James 1:24 then (gar | γάρ | conj) after looking at himself he goes away and immediately forgets what he was like.
James 2:2 For (gar | γάρ | conj) if a man comes into your congregation wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in dirty clothes also comes in,
James 2:10 For (gar | γάρ | conj) whoever keeps the entire law yet fails at a single point has become guilty of the law as a whole.
James 2:11 For (gar | γάρ | conj) he who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not commit murder.” Now if you do not commit adultery but do commit murder, you have become a transgressor of the law.
James 2:13 For (gar | γάρ | conj) judgment will be without mercy for one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment.
James 2:26 For (gar | γάρ | conj) just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith devoid of works is dead.
James 3:2 For (gar | γάρ | conj) we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a mature individual, able to bridle his whole body as well.
James 3:7 For (gar | γάρ | conj) every species of beast and bird, reptile and sea creature, can be tamed, and has been tamed by the human species.
James 3:16 For (gar | γάρ | conj) where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there you will find disorder and every evil practice.
James 4:14 You have no idea what your life will be like tomorrow. For (gar | γάρ | conj) you are but a mist that appears for a brief moment and then disappears.
1 Peter 2:19 For (gar | γάρ | conj) this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God someone endures pain while suffering unjustly.
1 Peter 2:20 For (gar | γάρ | conj) what praise is there if, when you do wrong and are beaten for it, you endure it? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure it, this is commendable in God’s sight.
1 Peter 2:21 For (gar | γάρ | conj) to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving behind for you an example so that you might follow in his footsteps.
1 Peter 2:25 For (gar | γάρ | conj) you were like sheep, going astray, but now you have turned back to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.
1 Peter 3:5 For (gar | γάρ | conj) in the same way, at an earlier time, the devout women — those who put their hope in God — used to adorn themselves by being subject to their own husbands,
1 Peter 3:10 For (gar | γάρ | conj) “The one who desires to love life and to see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
1 Peter 3:17 For (gar | γάρ | conj) it is better to suffer for doing good, if it is God’s will, than for doing evil.

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