γάρ
gár
“properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)”
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Definition
Strong’s Definition
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary
for; it is, however, frequently used with an ellipsis of the clause to which it has reference, and its force must then be variously expressed: Mt. 15:27; 27:23, et al.; it is also sometimes epexegetic, or introductory of an intimated detail of circumstances, now, then, Mt. 1:18
Translated in KJV as
andasbecause (that)butevenforindeedno doubtseeingthenthereforeverilywhatwhyyet
Etymology
a primary particle;
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