0686. Strong's Dictionary Study 0686. ara {ar'-ah}; probably from 142 (through the idea of drawing a conclusion); a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows): --haply, (what) manner (of man), no doubt, perhaps, so be, then, therefore, truly, wherefore. Often used in connection with other particles, especially 1065 or 3767 (after) or 1487 (before). Compare also 687.[ql ~~~~~~