Vocabulary Form
γάρ
Definition

for; then

Erasmian
Modern
Frequency
1041
GK
1142
Mnemonic Singing

For the beauty of the earth,
for the glory of the skies

Song
Verse

“I am not ashamed of the gospel … γάρ in it the righteousness of God is revealed.” (Rom 1:16,17)

“Why γάρ should my liberty be determined by the conscience of another?” (1 Cor 10:29)

Notes

Postpositive

Biblical Concordance

Matthew 18:20 For (gar | γάρ | conj) where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there in their midst.”
Matthew 19:12 For (gar | γάρ | conj) there are eunuchs who have been that way from their mother’s womb, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by others, and there are eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who is able to accept this should accept it.”
Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me and do not try to prevent them, for (gar | γάρ | conj) the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Matthew 19:22 But when the young man heard this, he went away greatly distressed, for (gar | γάρ | conj) he had many possessions.
Matthew 20:1 “For (gar | γάρ | conj) the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of an estate who went out early in the morning to hire men to work in his vineyard.
Matthew 21:26 But if we say, ‘From man,’ we are afraid of the crowd, for (gar | γάρ | conj) they hold that John was a prophet.”
Matthew 21:32 For (gar | γάρ | conj) John came to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him; but tax collectors and prostitutes did believe. And even when you saw it, you did not change your minds and believe him.
Matthew 22:14 For (gar | γάρ | conj) many are called, but few are chosen.”
Matthew 22:16 And they sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are true and teach the way of God in truth, and show deference to no one, for (gar | γάρ | conj) you are not swayed by appearances.
Matthew 22:28 Therefore in the resurrection, whose wife of the seven will she be? For (gar | γάρ | conj) they all had married her.”
Matthew 22:30 For (gar | γάρ | conj) in the resurrection they will neither marry nor be given in marriage, but will be like the angels in heaven.
Matthew 23:3 Therefore put into practice and continue to do whatever they tell you; but do not imitate what they do, for (gar | γάρ | conj) they teach but do not practice.
Matthew 23:5 They do all their deeds to be seen by others: they make their phylacteries broad and their tassels long,
Matthew 23:8 But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for (gar | γάρ | conj) you have but one teacher, and you are all brothers.
Matthew 23:9 And do not call anyone on earth your ‘father,’ for (gar | γάρ | conj) you have but one Father, and he is in heaven.
Matthew 23:13 “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. For (gar | γάρ | conj) you neither enter yourselves nor allow those who would enter to go in.
Matthew 23:17 You fools and blind men! For (gar | γάρ | conj) which is greater, the gold or the temple that makes the gold sacred?
Matthew 23:19 How blind you are! For (gar | γάρ | conj) which is greater, the gift or the altar that makes the gift sacred?
Matthew 23:39 For (gar | γάρ | conj) I say to you, you will see me no more until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’”
Matthew 24:5 For (gar | γάρ | conj) many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray.
Matthew 24:6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for (gar | γάρ | conj) this must take place but the end is not yet.
Matthew 24:7 For (gar | γάρ | conj) nation will rise up against nation and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places.
Matthew 24:21 For (gar | γάρ | conj) then there will be great suffering, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, and will never be again.
Matthew 24:24 For (gar | γάρ | conj) false messiahs and false prophets will appear, and they will perform great signs and wonders so as to lead astray, if that were possible, even the elect.
Matthew 24:27 For (gar | γάρ | conj) as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be.