Transliteration: gar · conjunction
| Meaning | for |
|---|---|
| Part of speech | conjunction |
| Frequency | 1039x in the New Testament |
| Key inflected forms | γὰρ, γάρ |
| Example verses | Matt 1:20 · Matt 1:21 · Matt 2:2 · Matt 2:5 · Matt 2:6 |
γάρ (gar) is a conjunction that occurs 1039 times in the Greek New Testament (Koine). It means “for” and first appears in Matt 1:20.
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