GreekG685
ἀρά
ara
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "ἀρά" primarily means a prayer or a curse. In ancient usage, it could refer to a solemn invocation or a malediction, as seen in contexts like Romans 3:14.
a prayer; a wish directed toward God
The Greek word ara means "a prayer; a wish directed toward God," used in Scripture in contexts that reveal its full semantic depth.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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