For an Informed Love of God
Bill Mounce
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γάρ
Vocabulary form:
gavr
Definition:
for; then
Erasmian:
Modern:
Frequency:
1,041
GK:
1142
Mnemonic Singing:
For the beauty of the earth,
for the glory of the skies
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 24:37 | For (gar | γάρ | conj) as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. |
| Matthew 24:38 | For (gar | γάρ | conj) as in the days before the flood people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, |
| Matthew 25:3 | For (gar | γάρ | conj) when the foolish took their torches, they did not take oil with them. |
| Matthew 25:14 | “For (gar | γάρ | conj) the kingdom of heaven is like a man about to leave on a long trip, who called in his servants and entrusted his money to them. |
| Matthew 25:29 | For (gar | γάρ | conj) to everyone who has will more be given, and he will have an abundance; but from him who has not, even what he has will be taken from him. |
| Matthew 25:35 | For (gar | γάρ | conj) I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, |
| Matthew 25:42 | For (gar | γάρ | conj) I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, |
| Matthew 26:9 | For (gar | γάρ | conj) this could have been sold for a high price and the money given to the poor.” |
| Matthew 26:10 | But aware of this, Jesus said to them, “Why are you causing trouble for the woman? For (gar | γάρ | conj) she has done a kind thing to me. |
| Matthew 26:11 | You will always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me. |
| Matthew 26:12 | For (gar | γάρ | conj) by pouring this perfume on my body, she has prepared me for burial. |
| Matthew 26:28 | for (gar | γάρ | conj) this is my blood of the covenant that is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. |
| Matthew 26:31 | Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of me this very night. For (gar | γάρ | conj) it stands written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ |
| Matthew 26:43 | Then he returned and found them sleeping, for (gar | γάρ | conj) their eyes were heavy. |
| Matthew 26:52 | Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place! For (gar | γάρ | conj) all who draw the sword will die by the sword. |
| Matthew 26:73 | And after a little while those standing around came up to Peter and said, “Surely you too are one of them, for (gar | γάρ | conj) the way you talk makes it clear.” |
| Matthew 27:18 | For (gar | γάρ | conj) he knew that it was out of envy that they had handed him over. |
| Matthew 27:19 | But while Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him a message, saying, “Have nothing to do with that innocent man; for (gar | γάρ | conj) I have suffered many things in a dream today on account of him.” |
| Matthew 27:23 | Pilate asked, “But (gar | γάρ | conj) what crime has he committed?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify him!” |
| Matthew 27:43 | He has put his trust in God; let God rescue him now if he wants him; for (gar | γάρ | conj) he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’” |
| Matthew 28:2 | And behold, there was a great earthquake; for (gar | γάρ | conj) an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled away the stone and sat on it. |
| Matthew 28:5 | But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for (gar | γάρ | conj) I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. |
| Matthew 28:6 | He is not here, for (gar | γάρ | conj) he has been raised, just as he said. Come, see the place where he was lying. |
| Mark 1:16 | As Jesus was going alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net into the lake, for (gar | γάρ | conj) they were for (gar | γάρ | conj) fishermen. |
| Mark 1:22 | And they were astonished at his teaching, his for (gar | γάρ | conj) he was for (gar | γάρ | conj) teaching them as one having authority, and not as their scribes. |
| Mark 1:38 | And he said to them, “Let us go elsewhere, into the nearby towns, so that also, there I may preach there also, to that because (gar | γάρ | conj) that is what I came to do.” |
| Mark 2:15 | And as he reclined at table he in Levi’s house, Levi’s many tax collectors and sinners were reclining with Jesus and his disciples, his for (gar | γάρ | conj) there were many who followed him. |
| Mark 3:10 | many, For (gar | γάρ | conj) he had healed many, so that all who had diseases were pressing forward so they could touch him. all who had diseases |
| Mark 3:21 | And when his family heard this, they went out to take charge of him, for (gar | γάρ | conj) people were saying, “He is out of his mind.” |
| Mark 3:35 | For (gar | γάρ | conj) whoever For (gar | γάρ | conj) does the will of God, this one is my brother my and my sister and my mother.” is |
| Mark 4:22 | For (gar | γάρ | conj) nothing For (gar | γάρ | conj) is hidden except to be disclosed; nor is anything concealed, except to come to light. |
| Mark 4:25 | For (gar | γάρ | conj) whoever For (gar | γάρ | conj) has, more will be given to him; and whoever does not have, even the little he does have will be taken away from him.” |
| Mark 5:8 | (For (gar | γάρ | conj) Jesus had said to him, “Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!”) unclean of the man, |
| Mark 5:28 | for (gar | γάρ | conj) she had been saying, “If I can only touch his clothes, his I will be healed.” |
| Mark 5:42 | And the little girl got up at once and began to walk; for (gar | γάρ | conj) she was twelve years old. And immediately they were utterly amazed. |
| Mark 6:14 | King Herod heard about this, for (gar | γάρ | conj) Jesus’ name had become well known. Some were saying, “John the baptizer has been raised from the dead. That is why miraculous powers are at work miraculous powers in him.” |
| Mark 6:17 | For (gar | γάρ | conj) it was Herod himself who had sent and arrested John and bound him in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of Philip his brother, his because he had married her. |
| Mark 6:18 | For (gar | γάρ | conj) John had been saying to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have the wife of your brother.” your |
| Mark 6:20 | because (gar | γάρ | conj) Herod feared John, knowing him to be man, a just and holy man, and he protected him. |
| Mark 6:31 | And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to some deserted place and rest a while.” For (gar | γάρ | conj) many were coming and going, and they did not even have a time to eat. |
| Mark 6:48 | He saw them straining at the oars, for (gar | γάρ | conj) the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night he came toward them, walking on the lake. He intended to pass by them, |
| Mark 6:50 | for (gar | γάρ | conj) they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke with them and said to them, “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid!” |
| Mark 6:52 | for (gar | γάρ | conj) they did not understand about the loaves; but their heart was hardened. |
| Mark 7:3 | (For (gar | γάρ | conj) the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat except they ceremonially wash their hands, thus maintaining the tradition of the elders. |
| Mark 7:10 | For (gar | γάρ | conj) Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘Whoever speaks evil of father or mother must be put to death.’ |
| Mark 7:21 | For (gar | γάρ | conj) from within, from the heart of a person, come evil plots, immoralities, thefts, murders, |
| Mark 7:27 | He said to her, “Let the children first be fed, for (gar | γάρ | conj) it is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” |
| Mark 8:35 | For (gar | γάρ | conj) whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever will lose his life for my sake and that of the gospel will save it. |
| Mark 8:36 | For (gar | γάρ | conj) what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his life? |
| Mark 8:37 | Or (gar | γάρ | conj) what can a man give in exchange for his life? |
Mnemonics
Suggested Mnemonic Device
Gar "For"man is the General Manager of the Chicago Bulls.
Mnemonic for "gar"
"Please buy a vase FOR the GARdenia!
gar mnemonic
FOR if you GUARd the GARden, THEN you will reap much fruit.
Darfur - gar for
Darfur - gar for