Strong's Lexicon toigaroun: therefore, then, consequently Original Word: τοιγαροῦν Word Origin: A compound of τοι (toi, "therefore") and γάρ (gar, "for"), with an intensive force. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "toigaroun," similar logical connectors in Hebrew might include words like "לָכֵן" (lakhen, "therefore") or "עַל־כֵּן" (al-ken, "therefore"). Usage: The Greek word "toigaroun" is a conjunction used to draw a strong conclusion or inference from preceding statements. It emphasizes the logical result or consequence of what has been previously stated. In the New Testament, it is used to underscore the certainty and importance of the conclusion being drawn. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek literature, conjunctions like "toigaroun" were employed to provide clarity and emphasis in argumentation and rhetoric. The use of such terms was common in philosophical and legal texts, where logical reasoning and the drawing of conclusions were essential. In the context of the New Testament, this word serves to highlight the apostolic teaching and the logical flow of theological arguments. HELPS Word-studies 5105 toigaroún (from 5104 /toí, "indeed"; 1063 /gár, "for"; and 3767 /oún, "therefore") – properly, for-indeed-therefore, i.e. "for that very reason therefore." 5105 (toigaroún) is an emphatic way to introduce "what must follow" – in light of what precedes. That is, extending the same idea which precedes (as the basis). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom toi, gar and oun Definition wherefore then, so therefore NASB Translation so (1), therefore (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5105: τοιγαροῦντοιγαροῦν (from the enclitic τοι or τῷ, γάρ, and οὖν, German doch denn nun; cf. Delitzsch on Hebrews 12:1; (Ellicott on 1 Thessalonians 4:8)), a particle introducing a conclusion with some special emphasis or formality, and generally occupying the first place in the sentence, wherefore then,for which reason, therefore, consequently: 1 Thessalonians 4:8; Hebrews 12:1 (for עַל־כֵּן, Job 22:10; Job 24:22; 4 Macc. 1:34; 6:28 variant; Strong's Exhaustive Concordance consequently, thereforeFrom toi and gar and oun; truly for then, i.e. Consequently -- there-(where-)fore. see GREEK toi see GREEK gar see GREEK oun Forms and Transliterations τοιγαρουν τοιγαρούν τοιγαροῦν toigaroun toigaroûnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Thessalonians 4:8 ConjGRK: τοιγαροῦν ὁ ἀθετῶν NAS: So, he who rejects KJV: He therefore that despiseth, despiseth INT: So then he that sets aside Hebrews 12:1 Conj |