G685: ἀρά
ará · “curse”
Definition
properly, prayer (as lifted to Heaven), i.e. (by implication) imprecation
KJV translates it as: curse
Word origin: probably from G142 (αἴρω);
Extended definition
ἀρά, -ᾶς, ἡ
[in LXX chiefly for אָלָה ];
1. a prayer (MM, see word).
2. (as in Homer) a curse, malediction: Rom.3:14 (LXX),†
(AS)
[in LXX chiefly for אָלָה ];
1. a prayer (MM, see word).
2. (as in Homer) a curse, malediction: Rom.3:14 (LXX),†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G685 is translated
- of cursing ×1
Bible verses with G685 (ará)
Ará appears in 1 verse.
- Romans 3:14
Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: