Definition and Etymology:
The term "Gar" does not appear directly in the Bible as a specific word or name. However, it is important to note that "gar" is a Greek conjunction often translated as "for" in English. It is used extensively in the New Testament to provide explanations, reasons, or clarifications for statements made. The Greek word "gar" (γάρ) is a postpositive conjunction, meaning it typically appears after the first word or phrase in a sentence.

Biblical Usage:
In the New Testament, "gar" is used to connect thoughts and provide logical or explanatory links between statements. It is a critical component in the writings of the Apostle Paul and other New Testament authors, helping to build theological arguments and clarify teachings.

Examples in Scripture:

1. Romans 1:16 : "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek."
· Here, "gar" is translated as "for," introducing the reason Paul is not ashamed of the gospel.

2. Philippians 1:21 : "For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain."
· In this verse, "gar" provides the rationale behind Paul's perspective on life and death.

3. Matthew 5:18 : "For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished."
· Jesus uses "gar" to emphasize the enduring nature of the Law.

Theological Significance:
The use of "gar" in the New Testament is significant for understanding the logical flow and theological arguments presented by the authors. It often introduces explanations that are crucial for interpreting the text correctly. For instance, in Romans, Paul uses "gar" to build a systematic theology of salvation, explaining the relationship between faith, grace, and the law.

Interpretation and Application:
Understanding the function of "gar" can enhance Bible study by highlighting the reasons and explanations behind biblical teachings. It encourages readers to consider the context and logical connections within Scripture, leading to a deeper comprehension of the text.

Conclusion:
While "gar" itself is not a topic of theological debate, its presence in the New Testament is a reminder of the importance of careful reading and interpretation of Scripture. Recognizing its role in connecting ideas can aid believers in grasping the full message of the biblical authors.1. (n.) Any slender marine fish of the genera Belone and Tylosurus. See Garfish.

2. (n.) The gar pike. See Gar pike.

3. (n.) To cause; to make.

GAR

gar: the King James Version for GAS (which see).

1063. gar -- for, indeed (a conjunc. used to express cause ...
... 1062, 1063. gar. 1064 . for, indeed (a conjunc. used ... yet. (gar) -- 1041
Occurrences. 1062, 1063. gar. 1064 . Strong's Numbers.
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5105. toigaroun -- wherefore then, so therefore
... wherefore then, so therefore. Part of Speech: Particle, Disjunctive Particle
Transliteration: toigaroun Phonetic Spelling: (toy-gar-oon') Short Definition ...
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3135. margarites -- a pearl
... a pearl. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: margarites Phonetic Spelling:
(mar-gar-ee'-tace) Short Definition: a pearl Definition: a pearl. ...
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1620. gargar -- a berry
... 1619, 1620. gargar. 1621 . a berry. Transliteration: gargar Phonetic
Spelling: (gar-gar') Short Definition: olives. Word Origin ...
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8425. Togarmah -- a son of Gomer, also his desc. and their land
... a son of Gomer, also his desc. and their land. Transliteration: Togarmah or Togarmah
Phonetic Spelling: (to-gar-maw') Short Definition: Beth-togarmah. ...
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4048. magar -- to cast, throw, toss
... 4047, 4048. magar. 4049 . to cast, throw, toss. Transliteration: magar Phonetic
Spelling: (maw-gar') Short Definition: cast. Word Origin a prim. ...
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1631. garzen -- an axe
... 1630, 1631. garzen. 1632 . an axe. Transliteration: garzen Phonetic
Spelling: (gar-zen') Short Definition: axe. Word Origin from ...
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1716. dagar -- to gather together as a brood
... 1715, 1716. dagar. 1717 . to gather together as a brood. Transliteration: dagar
Phonetic Spelling: (daw-gar') Short Definition: gather. Word Origin a prim. ...
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103. agar -- to gather
... 102, 103. agar. 104 . to gather. Transliteration: agar Phonetic Spelling:
(aw-gar') Short Definition: gathers. Word Origin a prim. ...
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6296. pagar -- to be exhausted or faint
... 6295, 6296. pagar. 6297 . to be exhausted or faint. Transliteration: pagar
Phonetic Spelling: (paw-gar') Short Definition: exhausted. Word Origin a prim. ...
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1621. gargeroth -- neck
... 1620, 1621. gargeroth. 1622 . neck. Transliteration: gargeroth Phonetic
Spelling: (gar-gher-owth') Short Definition: neck. Word ...
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2296. chagar -- to gird, gird on, gird oneself
... 2295, 2296. chagar. 2297 . to gird, gird on, gird oneself. Transliteration:
chagar Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-gar') Short Definition: girded. Word Origin a prim ...
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8044. Shamgar -- an Israelite judge
... 8043, 8044. Shamgar. 8045 . an Israelite judge. Transliteration: Shamgar
Phonetic Spelling: (sham-gar') Short Definition: Shamgar. ...
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Entole D'.
... kai me anabaineto sou epi ten kardian peri gunaikos allotrias he peri porneias tinos
e peri toiouton tinon homoiomaton poneron, touto gar poion megalen ...
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Appendix (B).
... sabbaton. Toutou ditte an eie he lusis; ho men gar [to kephalaion auto del.
[506] ?] ten touto phaskousan perikopen atheton, eipoi ...
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Entole Ib'.
... I 1. Legei moi; Aron apo seautou pasan epithumian poneran, endusai de ten epithumian
ten agathen kai semnen; endedumenos gar ten epithumian tauten miseseis ten ...
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Trallianois Ignatios
... II. 1. Hotan gar to episkopo huotassesthe hos Iesou Christo, phainesthe moi ou kata
anthropon zontes, alla kata Iesoun Christon ton di' hemas apothanonta, hina ...
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Entole Ia'.
... met' auton kata ta eperotemata auton kai kata tas epithumias tes ponerias auton
kai pleroi tas psuchas auton, kathos autoi boulantai.3. autos gar kenos on kena ...
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Entole E'.
... I 1. Makrothumos, phesi, ginou kai sunetos, kai panton ton poneron ergon katakurieuseis
kai ergase pasan dikaiosunen.2. ean gar makrothumos ese, to pneuma to ...
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Entole I'
... I 1. Aron apo seathtou, phesi, ten lupen; kai gar haute adelphe esti tes dipsuchias
kai tes oxucholias.2. Pos, phemi, kurie, adelphe esti touton? ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lake/the apostolic fathers/entole i.htm

Romaiois Ignatios
... I. 1. Epei euxamenos theo epetuchon idein humon ta axiothea prosopa, hos kai pleon
etoumen labein; dedemenos gar en Christo Iesou elpizo humas aspasmenos eanper ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lake/the apostolic fathers/romaiois ignatios.htm

Horasis B'
... Labe, phesin, kai apodoseis moi.4. elabon ego, kai eis tina topon tou agrou anachoresas
metegrapsamen panta pros gramma; ouch heuriskon gar tas sullabas. ...
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Pros Ephesious Ignatios
... Christo Iesou, to soteri hemon; mimetai ontes theou, anazopuresantes en haimati
theou to sungenikon ergon teleios apertisate; 2. akousantes gar dedemenon apo ...
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Gar
... See Garfish. 2. (n.) The gar pike. See Gar pike. 3. (n.) To cause; to make. ... Standard
Bible Encyclopedia. GAR. gar: the King James Version for GAS (which see). ...
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Je'gar-sahadu'tha (1 Occurrence)
Je'gar-sahadu'tha. Jegar-sahadutha, Je'gar-sahadu'tha. Jegar-saha-dutha .
Multi-Version Concordance Je'gar-sahadu'tha (1 Occurrence). ...
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Sam'gar-ne'bo (1 Occurrence)
Sam'gar-ne'bo. Samgar-nebo, Sam'gar-ne'bo. Samgar-nebu . Multi-Version
Concordance Sam'gar-ne'bo (1 Occurrence). Jeremiah ...
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Tower (74 Occurrences)
... which they looked. Within this enclosure stood a large building measuring
10 gar (Smith: 200 ft.) each way. Unfortunately, the name ...
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Samgar-nebo (1 Occurrence)
Samgar-nebo. Samgarnebo, Samgar-nebo. Sam'gar-ne'bo . Easton's Bible Dictionary ...
(See JPS ASV WBS YLT). Samgarnebo, Samgar-nebo. Sam'gar-ne'bo . ...
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Jegar-sahadutha (1 Occurrence)
Jegar-sahadutha. Jegarsahadutha, Jegar-sahadutha. Je'gar-sahadu'tha . ... (BBE DBY
JPS WBS YLT NAS). Jegarsahadutha, Jegar-sahadutha. Je'gar-sahadu'tha . ...
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Jegar-saha-dutha (1 Occurrence)
Jegar-saha-dutha. Je'gar-sahadu'tha, Jegar-saha-dutha. Jehaleleel . Int. ... (ASV).
Je'gar-sahadu'tha, Jegar-saha-dutha. Jehaleleel . Reference Bible.
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Garment (143 Occurrences)
... BABYLONISH GARMENT. bab-i-lo'-nish gar'ment: In the King James Version, Joshua
7:21, for BABYLONISH MANTLE, which see. GARMENT. gar'-ment. See DRESS. ...
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Babel (3 Occurrences)
... which they looked. Within this enclosure stood a large building measuring
10 gar (Smith: 200 ft.) each way. Unfortunately, the name ...
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Nicopolis (1 Occurrence)
... The Nicopolis, however, to which Paul urges Titus to come (pros me eis Nikopolin,
ekei gar kekrika paracheimasai (Titus 3:12)) is probably the city of that ...
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