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γάρ G1063

G1063 is the Greek word γάρ, transliterated gár. The King James Version most often renders it for.

Word: γάρTransliteration: gárLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1013 verses

What it means

properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles).

Where it comes from

a primary particle.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1,050 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

for 1021×why 4×because 4×what 3×yet 3×neither 3×and 3×man for 2×verily 2×indeed 2×but 2×as 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.

Verses using γάρ

The first 40 of 1013 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 1:18 · KJV

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

Matthew 1:20 · KJV

But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

Matthew 1:21 · KJV

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

Matthew 2:2 · KJV

Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

Matthew 2:5 · KJV

And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,

Matthew 2:6 · KJV

And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.

Matthew 2:13 · KJV

And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.

Matthew 2:20 · KJV

Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child’s life.

Matthew 3:2 · KJV

And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Matthew 3:3 · KJV

For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

Matthew 3:9 · KJV

And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

Matthew 3:15 · KJV

And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

Matthew 4:6 · KJV

And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Matthew 4:10 · KJV

Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Matthew 4:17 · KJV

From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Matthew 4:18 · KJV

And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.

Matthew 5:12 · KJV

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

Matthew 5:18 · KJV

For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

Matthew 5:20 · KJV

For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:29 · KJV

And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.

Matthew 5:30 · KJV

And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.

Matthew 5:46 · KJV

For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?

Matthew 6:7 · KJV

But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Matthew 6:8 · KJV

Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

Matthew 6:14 · KJV

For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

Matthew 6:16 · KJV

Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Matthew 6:21 · KJV

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

Matthew 6:24 · KJV

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Matthew 6:32 · KJV

(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

Matthew 6:34 · KJV

Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Matthew 7:2 · KJV

For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.

Matthew 7:8 · KJV

For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

Matthew 7:12 · KJV

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Matthew 7:25 · KJV

And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

Matthew 7:29 · KJV

For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

Matthew 8:9 · KJV

For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

Matthew 9:5 · KJV

For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?

Matthew 9:13 · KJV

But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Matthew 9:16 · KJV

No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse.

Matthew 9:21 · KJV

For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1063 mean?

G1063 is the Greek word γάρ (gár), meaning properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles).

How is G1063 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it for (1021 times), why (4 times), because (4 times), what (3 times), yet (3 times), among others.

How many times does G1063 appear in the Bible?

γάρ (gár) is tagged in 1013 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1063 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary particle.

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