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ἀρά G685
G685 is the Greek word ἀρά, transliterated ará. The King James Version most often renders it cursing.
What it means
properly, prayer (as lifted to Heaven), i.e. (by implication) imprecation.
Where it comes from
probably from G142 (αἴρω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: curse.
Verses using ἀρά
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Romans 3:14 · KJV
Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:
Common questions
What does Strong's G685 mean?
G685 is the Greek word ἀρά (ará), meaning properly, prayer (as lifted to Heaven), i.e. (by implication) imprecation.
How is G685 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it cursing (1 time).
How many times does G685 appear in the Bible?
ἀρά (ará) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G685 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from G142 (αἴρω).
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