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Lexicon :: Strong's G1163 - dei

Aa
δεῖ
Transliteration
dei (Key)
Pronunciation
die
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
Third person singular active present of δέω (G1210)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:21,140

Trench's Synonyms: cvii. Additional Synonyms

Strong’s Definitions

†δεῖ deî, die; 3rd person singular active present of G1210; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding):—behoved, be meet, must (needs), (be) need(-ful), ought, should.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 106x

The KJV translates Strong's G1163 in the following manner: must (58x), ought (31x), must needs (5x), should (4x), miscellaneous (7x), variations of 'ought 1'.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 106x
The KJV translates Strong's G1163 in the following manner: must (58x), ought (31x), must needs (5x), should (4x), miscellaneous (7x), variations of 'ought 1'.

  1. it is necessary, there is need of, it behooves, is right and proper

    1. necessity lying in the nature of the case

    2. necessity brought on by circumstances or by the conduct of others toward us.

    3. necessity in reference to what is required to attain some end

    4. a necessity of law and command, of duty, equity

    5. necessity established by the counsel and decree of God, especially by that purpose of his which relates to the salvation of men by the intervention of Christ and which is disclosed in the Old Testament prophecies

      1. concerning what Christ was destined finally to undergo, his sufferings, death, resurrection, ascension

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
†δεῖ deî, die; 3rd person singular active present of G1210; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding):—behoved, be meet, must (needs), (be) need(-ful), ought, should.
STRONGS G1163:
δεῖ; subjunctive present δέῃ; imperfect ἔδει; an impersonal verb [cf. Buttmann, § 132, 12; cf. § 131, 3; from Homer down]; (δέω, namely, τινός, to have need of, be in want of; cf. German es bedarf), it is necessary, there is need of, it behooves, is right and proper; followed either by the infinitive alone (cf. our one ought), or by the accusative with an infinitive [cf. Buttmann, 147 (129)], it denotes any sort of necessity; as
a. necessity lying in the nature of the case: John 3:30; 2 Timothy 2:6.
b. necessity brought on by circumstances or by the conduct of others toward us: Matthew 26:35 (κἄν δέῃ με ἀποθανεῖν), cf. Mark 14:31; John 4:4; Acts 27:21; 2 Corinthians 11:30; [2 Corinthians 12:1 L T Tr WH text]; or imposed by a condition of mind: Luke 2:49; Luke 19:5.
c. necessity in reference to what is required to attain some end: Luke 12:12; John 3:7; Acts 9:6; Acts 16:30; 1 Corinthians 11:19; Hebrews 9:26 (on this cf. Winers Grammar, 283 (266); [also Buttmann, 216 (187); 225 (195)]); Hebrews 11:6.
d. a necessity of law and command, of duty, equity: Matthew 18:33; Matthew 23:23; Luke 11:42; Luke 13:14; Luke 15:32; Luke 18:1; Luke 22:7; John 4:20; Acts 5:29; Acts 15:5; Romans 1:27 (ἀντιμισθίαν, ἣν ἔδει, namely, ἀπολαμβάνεσθαι, the recompense due by the law of God); Romans 8:26; Romans 12:3; 1 Corinthians 8:2, etc. or of office: Luke 4:43; Luke 13:33; John 9:4; John 10:16; Ephesians 6:20; Colossians 4:4; 2 Timothy 2:24.
e. necessity established by the counsel and decree of God, especially by that purpose of his which relates to the salvation of men by the intervention of Christ and which is disclosed in the O. T. prophecies: Matthew 17:10; Matthew 24:6; Mark 9:11; Acts 4:12; 1 Corinthians 15:53; in this use, especially of what Christ was destined finally to undergo, his sufferings, death, resurrection, ascension: Luke 24:46 [R G L brackets]; Matthew 26:54; John 3:14; Acts 3:21, etc. (of the necessity of fate in Herodotus 5, 33; with the addition κατὰ τὸ θεοπρόπιον, 8, 53; Thucydides 5, 26.) [Synonyms: δεῖ, χρή: δεῖ seems to be more suggestive of moral obligation, denoting especially that constraint which arises from divine appointment; whereas χρή signifies rather the necessity resulting from time and circumstance. Schmidt, chapter 150.]

Related entry:
δέον, -οντος, τό, (participle of δεῖ, which see), from [Sophocles and] Herodatus down, that of which there is need, which is requisite, due, proper: δέον ἐστί there is need, 1 Peter 1:6 [T Tr text WH omits Tr marginal reading in brackets ἐ.]; followed by accusative with an infinitive Acts 19:36; τὰ μὴ δέοντα that are not proper, 1 Timothy 5:13.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
17:10; 18:33; 23:23; 24:6; 26:35; 26:54
Mark
9:11; 14:31
Luke
2:49; 4:43; 11:42; 12:12; 13:14; 13:33; 15:32; 18:1; 19:5; 22:7; 24:46
John
3:7; 3:14; 3:30; 4:4; 4:20; 9:4; 10:16
Acts
3:21; 4:12; 5:29; 9:6; 15:5; 16:30; 19:36; 27:21
Romans
1:27; 8:26; 12:3
1 Corinthians
8:2; 11:19; 15:53
2 Corinthians
11:30; 12:1
Ephesians
6:20
Colossians
4:4
1 Timothy
5:13
2 Timothy
2:6; 2:24
Hebrews
9:26; 11:6
1 Peter
1:6

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Strong's Number G1163 matches the Greek δεῖ (dei),
which occurs 101 times in 100 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Page 1 / 2 (Mat 16:21–Act 14:22)

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 16:21

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 16:21 - From that time Jesus went on to make clear to his disciples how he would have to go up to Jerusalem, and undergo much at the hands of those in authority and the chief priests and scribes, and be put to death, and the third day come again from the dead.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 17:10

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 17:10 - And his disciples, questioning him, said, Why then do the scribes say that Elijah has to come first?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 18:33

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 18:33 - Was it not right for you to have mercy on the other servant, even as I had mercy on you?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 23:23

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 23:23 - A curse is on you, scribes and Pharisees, false ones! for you make men give a tenth of all sorts of sweet-smelling plants, but you give no thought to the more important things of the law, righteousness, and mercy, and faith; but it is right for you to do these, and not to let the others be undone.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:6

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:6 - And news will come to you of wars and talk of wars: do not be troubled, for these things have to be; but it is still not the end.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:27

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:27 - Why, then, did you not put my money in the bank, and at my coming I would have got back what is mine with interest?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:35

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:35 - Peter says to him, Even if I am put to death with you, I will not be false to you. So said all the disciples.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:54

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:54 - But how then would the Writings come true, which say that so it has to be?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 8:31

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 8:31 - And teaching them, he said that the Son of man would have to undergo much, and be hated by those in authority, and the chief priests, and the scribes, and be put to death, and after three days come back from the dead.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 9:11

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 9:11 - And they put a question to him, saying, Why do the scribes say that Elijah has to come first?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 13:7 - And when you have news of wars and talk of wars, do not be troubled; these things have to be, but it is still not the end.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 13:10 - And the good news has first to be given to all the nations.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 13:14 - But when you see the unclean thing which makes destruction, in the place where it has no right to be (let this be clear to the reader), then let those who are in Judaea go quickly to the mountains:

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:31

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:31 - But he said with passion, If I have to be put to death with you, I will not be false to you. And they all said the same.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:49

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:49 - And he said to them, Why were you looking for me? was it not clear to you that my right place was in my Father's house?

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 4:43

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 4:43 - But he said to them, I have to give the good news of the kingdom of God in other towns, because that is why I was sent.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:22

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:22 - Saying, The Son of man will undergo much and be put on one side by the rulers and the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and be put to death, and on the third day he will come back to life.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 11:42

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 11:42 - But a curse is on you, Pharisees! for you make men give a tenth of every sort of plant, and give no thought to right and the love of God; but it is right for you to do these things, and not let the others be undone.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:12

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:12 - For the Holy Spirit will make clear to you in that very hour what to say.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 13:14

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 13:14 - And the ruler of the Synagogue was angry because Jesus had made her well on the Sabbath, and he said to the people, There are six days in which men may do work: so come on those days to be made well, and not on the Sabbath.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 13:16

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 13:16 - And is it not right for this daughter of Abraham, who has been in the power of Satan for eighteen years, to be made free on the Sabbath?

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 13:33

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 13:33 - But I have to go on my way today and tomorrow and the third day, for it is not right for a prophet to come to his death outside Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:32

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:32 - But it was right to be glad and to have a feast; for this your brother, who was dead, is living again; he had gone away and has come back.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 17:25

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 17:25 - But first, he will have to undergo much and be put on one side by this generation.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:1

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:1 - And he made a story for them, the point of which was that men were to go on making prayer and not get tired;

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:5

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:5 - And when Jesus came to the place, looking up, he said to him, Zacchaeus, be quick and come down, for I am coming to your house today.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:9

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:9 - And when news of wars and troubled times comes to your ears, have no fear; for these things have to be, but the end will not be now.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:7

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:7 - And the day of unleavened bread came, when the Passover lamb is put to death.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:37

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:37 - For I say to you that these words will be put into effect in me, And he was numbered among the evil-doers: for what has been said in the Writings about me has an end.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:7

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:7 - The Son of man will be given up into the hands of evil-doers, and be put to death on the cross, and on the third day he will come back to life.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:26

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:26 - Was it not necessary for the Christ to go through these things, and to come into his glory?

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:44

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:44 - And he said to them, These are the words which I said to you when I was still with you, how it was necessary for all the things which are in the writings of Moses and the prophets and in the Psalms about me, to be put into effect.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:7 - Do not be surprised that I say to you, It is necessary for you to have a second birth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:14 - As the snake was lifted up by Moses in the waste land, even so it is necessary for the Son of man to be lifted up:

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:30

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:30 - He has to become greater while I become less.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:4 - And it was necessary for him to go through Samaria.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:20 - Our fathers gave worship on this mountain, but you Jews say that the right place for worship is in Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:24

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:24 - God is Spirit: then let his worshippers give him worship in the true way of the spirit.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 9:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 9:4 - While it is day we have to do the works of him who sent me: the night comes when no work may be done.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:16 - And I have other sheep which are not of this field: I will be their guide in the same way, and they will give ear to my voice, so there will be one flock and one keeper.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 12:34

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 12:34 - Then the people in answer said to him, The law says that the Christ will have life without end: how say you then that it is necessary for the Son of man to be lifted up? Who is this Son of man?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 20:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 20:9 - For at that time they had no knowledge that the Writings said that he would have to come again from the dead.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 1:16

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 1:16 - My brothers, the word of God had to be put into effect, which the Holy Spirit had said before, by the mouth of David, about Judas, who was guide to those who took Jesus,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 1:21

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 1:21 - For this reason, of the men who have been with us all the time, while the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 3:21

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 3:21 - Who is to be kept in heaven till the time when all things are put right, of which God has given word by the mouth of his holy prophets, who have been from the earliest times.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:12

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:12 - And in no other is there salvation: for there is no other name under heaven, given among men, through which we may have salvation.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 5:29

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 5:29 - But Peter and the Apostles, answering, said, We have to do the orders of God, not of man.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:6 - But get up, and go into the town, and it will be made clear to you what you have to do.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:16

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:16 - For I will make clear to him what troubles he will have to undergo for me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 14:22

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 14:22 - Making strong the souls of the disciples, saying to them that they were to keep the faith, and that we have to go through troubles of all sorts to come into the kingdom of God.

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