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Lexicon :: Strong's G5532 - chreia

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χρεία
Transliteration
chreia (Key)
Pronunciation
khri'-ah
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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Strong’s Definitions

χρεία chreía, khri'-ah; from the base of G5530 or G5534; employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution:—business, lack, necessary(-ity), need(-ful), use, want.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 49x

The KJV translates Strong's G5532 in the following manner: need (25x), need (with G2192) (14x), necessity (3x), use (2x), needful (1x), necessary (1x), business (1x), lack (1x), wants (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 49x
The KJV translates Strong's G5532 in the following manner: need (25x), need (with G2192) (14x), necessity (3x), use (2x), needful (1x), necessary (1x), business (1x), lack (1x), wants (1x).

  1. necessity, need

  2. duty, business

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
χρεία chreía, khri'-ah; from the base of G5530 or G5534; employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution:—business, lack, necessary(-ity), need(-ful), use, want.
STRONGS G5532:
χρεία, χρείας, ἡ (χρή), from Aeschylus and Sophocles down;
1. necessity, need: τά πρός τήν χρείαν (L T Tr WH πρός τάς χρείας (cf. below)), such things as suited the exigency, such things as we needed for sustenance and the journey, Acts 28:10; εἰς τάς ἀναγκαίας χρείας (A. V. for necessary uses), i. e. to supply what is absolutely necessary for life ((cf. Babrius fab. 136, 9); others understand the 'wants' here as comprising those of charity or of worship), Titus 3:14; πρός οἰκοδομήν τῆς χρείας, for the edification of souls, of which there is now special need, Ephesians 4:29 (cf. R. V. and marginal reading); ἐστι χρεία, there is need, followed by an accusative with infinitive Hebrews 7:11; ἐστι χρεία τίνος, there is need of something, Revelation 22:5 Griesbach; Luke 10:42 ((but not WH marginal reading)); ἔχω χρείαν τίνος, to have need of (be in want of) something (often in the Greek writings from Aeschylus down, cf. Passow, under the word, 1; (Liddell and Scott, under the word, II. 1)), Matthew 6:8; Matthew 21:3; Mark 11:3; Luke (Luke 9:11; 15:7); Mark 19:31,34; 22:71; John 13:29; 1 Corinthians 12:21, 24; 1 Thessalonians 4:12; Hebrews 10:36; Revelation 3:17 R G (see below); Revelation 21:23; 22:5 (not Griesbach); τοῦ with an infinitive Hebrews 5:12 (Winers Grammar, § 44, 4 a.; cf. τίς, 2 b., p. 626a bottom); the genitive of the thing is evident from the context, Acts 2:45; Acts 4:35; with the genitive of a person whose aid, testimony, etc., is needed, Matthew 9:12; Matthew 26:65; Mark 2:17; Mark 14:63; Luke 5:31; ἔχω χρείαν, followed by an infinitive (cf. Buttmann, § 140, 3), I, etc. have need to etc., Matthew 3:14; Matthew 14:16; John 13:10; 1 Thessalonians 1:8; 1 Thessalonians 4:9 (with which cf. 5:1 (see Winers Grammar, 339 (318); Buttmann, § 140, 3)); followed by ἵνα (see ἵνα, II. 2 c. (Buttmann, § 139, 46; cf. Epictetus diss. 1, 17, 18)), John 2:25; John 16:30; 1 John 2:27; χρείαν ἔχω, absolutely, to have need: Mark 2:25; (Ephesians 4:28); 1 John 3:17; οὐδέν χρείαν ἐηξω, to have need as to nothing (cf. Buttmann, § 131, 10), Revelation 3:17 L T Tr WH. ἡ χρεία with a genitive of the subjunctive the condition of one deprived of those things which he is scarcely able to do without, want, need: λειτουργός τῆς χρείας μου (see λειτουργός, 2 at the end), Philippians 2:25; πληροῦν τήν χρείαν τίνος (Thucydides 1. 70), Philippians 4:19; (add, εἰς (Lachmann brackets εἰς) τήν χρείαν μοι ἐπέμψατε, unto (i. e. to relieve, cf. εἰς, B. II. 3 c. γ., p. 185b top) my need, Philippians 4:16); plural one's necessities: ταῖς χρείαις... ὑπηρέτησαν, to provide for one's necessities, Acts 20:34; κοινωνεῖν ταῖς χρείαις (cf. p. 352{a} top), Romans 12:13.
2. duty, business (so especially from Polybius down (cf. Judith 12:10; 1 Macc. 12:45 1 Macc. 13:37; 2 Macc. 7:24, etc.)): Acts 6:3.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
3:14; 6:8; 9:12; 14:16; 21:3; 26:65
Mark
2:17; 2:25; 11:3; 14:63
Luke
5:31; 9:11; 10:42; 15:7
John
2:25; 13:10; 13:29; 16:30
Acts
2:45; 4:35; 6:3; 20:34; 28:10
Romans
12:13
1 Corinthians
12:21; 12:24
Ephesians
4:28; 4:29
Philippians
2:25; 4:16; 4:19
1 Thessalonians
1:8; 4:9; 4:12
Titus
3:14
Hebrews
5:12; 7:11; 10:36
1 John
2:27; 3:17
Revelation
3:17; 3:17; 21:23; 22:5; 22:5

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G5532 matches the Greek χρεία (chreia),
which occurs 49 times in 47 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 3:14

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 3:14 - John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 6:8

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 6:8 - Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 9:12

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:12 - But when he heard it, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 14:16

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:16 - But Jesus said, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 21:3

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:3 - If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and he will send them at once.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:65

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:65 - Then the high priest tore his robes and said, “He has uttered blasphemy. What further witnesses do we need? You have now heard his blasphemy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 2:17

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 2:17 - And when Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 2:25

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 2:25 - And he said to them, “Have you never read what David did, when he was in need and was hungry, he and those who were with him:

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 11:3 - If anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord has need of it and will send it back here immediately.’”

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:63 - And the high priest tore his garments and said, “What further witnesses do we need?

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 5:31

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 5:31 - And Jesus answered them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:11 - When the crowds learned it, they followed him, and he welcomed them and spoke to them of the kingdom of God and cured those who had need of healing.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 10:42

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:42 - but one thing is necessary.[fn] Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:7 - Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 19:31

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:31 - If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ you shall say this: ‘The Lord has need of it.’”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 19:34

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:34 - And they said, “The Lord has need of it.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 22:71

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:71 - Then they said, “What further testimony do we need? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 2:25

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 2:25 - and needed no one to bear witness about man, for he himself knew what was in man.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 13:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:10 - Jesus said to him, “The one who has bathed does not need to wash, except for his feet,[fn] but is completely clean. And you[fn] are clean, but not every one of you.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 13:29

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:29 - Some thought that, because Judas had the moneybag, Jesus was telling him, “Buy what we need for the feast,” or that he should give something to the poor.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 16:30

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:30 - Now we know that you know all things and do not need anyone to question you; this is why we believe that you came from God.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 2:45

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 2:45 - And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 4:35

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:35 - and laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 6:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 6:3 - Therefore, brothers,[fn] pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 20:34

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 20:34 - You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities and to those who were with me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 28:10

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:10 - They also honored us greatly,[fn] and when we were about to sail, they put on board whatever we needed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 12:13

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:13 - Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 12:21

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 12:21 - The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 12:24

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 12:24 - which our more presentable parts do not require. But God has so composed the body, giving greater honor to the part that lacked it,

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:28 - Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:29 - Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 2:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:25 - I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need,

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 4:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:16 - Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 4:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:19 - And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 1:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 1:8 - For not only has the word of the Lord sounded forth from you in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone forth everywhere, so that we need not say anything.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 4:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 4:9 - Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 4:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 4:12 - so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 5:1

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:1 - Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers,[fn] you have no need to have anything written to you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Tit 3:14

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:14 - And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 5:12

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 5:12 - For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food,

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:11

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:11 - Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order of Aaron?

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 10:36

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 10:36 - For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Jo 2:27

Unchecked Copy Box1Jo 2:27 - But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Jo 3:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Jo 3:17 - But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him?

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 3:17

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 3:17 - For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRev 21:23 - And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 22:5

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 22:5 - And night will be no more. They will need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever.
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