3 John 1:3:23 John.1.3.W2TAB
γὰρ
gar
“for”
- Transliteration
- gar
- Extended
- gahr
- IPA
- /gar/
Meaning by language
- English
- for
Alphabet Analysis
| Gamma | gh — guttural | |
| Alpha | ah — as in father | |
| Rho | r — rolled r |
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Word in context
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gar
- sentence
e-KHA-rên gar LI-an er-kho-ME-nōn a-del-PHŌN KAI mar-ty-ROUN-tōn sou têi a-lē-THEI-a ka-THŌS sy en a-lē-THEI-a pe-ri-pa-TEIS
Exegesis
The postpositive conjunction gar {γὰρ | gár} ‘for’ introduces an explanation, while the adverb lian {λίαν | lían} ‘greatly’ intensifies the joy.
In context — 3 John 1:3
For I greatly rejoiced when brothers came and testified to your truth , just as you walk in truth.
About this coordinate
3 John 1:3:2 is a BCV:P reference — Book · Chapter · Verse · Word Position. It addresses word 2 of 3 John 1:3, so the Greek word γὰρ (gar) can be cited, linked and studied at exactly this position rather than somewhere in the verse. In the Biblical Knowledge Coordinate System the same position is written 3 John.1.3.W2, which extends further down to each syllable (3 John.1.3.W2.S1) and character.