ΓΑ, γα
GA, ga
Sounds Like: gar
Translations: for, indeed, then, therefore, because
From the root: ΓΑΡ
Part of Speech: Particle
Explanation: This word is a postpositive particle, meaning it typically comes second in a clause. It is used to introduce an explanation, reason, or confirmation for a preceding statement. It can often be translated as 'for' or 'because', providing a logical connection between ideas. It can also add emphasis, similar to 'indeed' or 'certainly'. The provided word 'ΓΑ' is almost certainly a misspelling or truncation of 'γὰρ' (gar), which is a very common particle in Koine Greek.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Strong’s number: G1063 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Unknown: Yes
Instances
The Shepherd of Hermas — Commandments
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΓΑΡ.
These could represent different words with related meanings, or different forms of the same word to fit different grammatical cases, numbers, or genders. This list may include spelling variants and even misspellings in the original manuscripts! Even more words from the same root may exist in other ancient texts that aren't in our database.
- ΓΑΡ — for, because, indeed, then, therefore
- ΓΑΡʼ — for, because, indeed, then, therefore
- ΓΑΡἈΝ — for, because, indeed, then
- ΓΑΡΔΗ — for, indeed, certainly, because, then
- ΓΑΡΕἸΝΑΙ — It's not clear what this word means. It could be garbled or badly misspelled.
- ΓΑΡΕἸΣ — unknown
- ΓΑΡἨΝ — for, indeed, because, then, therefore
- ΓΑΡΗΛΩ — for, because, indeed, then, therefore
- ΓΑΡἸΣΤΕ — It's not clear what this word means. It could be garbled or badly misspelled.
- ΓΑΡΜΟΝΟΝ — for, indeed, because, then, therefore
- ΓΑΡΣΕ — for, because, indeed, then, therefore
- ΓΡΑΡ — for, because, indeed, then, therefore, so, truly
- ΣΩΓΑΡʼ — for, indeed, then, therefore, because
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