Lexicon anagkaios: Necessary, needful, indispensable Original Word: ἀναγκαῖος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance necessary, needful. From anagke; necessary; by implication, close (of kin) -- near, necessary, necessity, needful. see GREEK anagke HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 316 anagkaíos – necessary. See 318 (anagkē). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anagké Definition necessary NASB Translation close (1), more necessary (1), necessary (5), pressing (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 316: ἀναγκαῖοςἀναγκαῖος, , (ἀνάγκη) (from Homer down (in various senses)), necessary; a. what one cannot do without, indispensable: 1 Corinthians 12:22 (τά μέλη); Titus 3:14 b. connected by the bonds of nature or of friendship: Acts 10:24 (ἀναγκαῖοι (A. V. near) φίλοι). c. what ought according to the law of duty to be done, what is required by the condition of things: Philippians 1:24. ἀναγκαῖον ἐστι followed by accusative with the infinitive, Acts 13:46; Hebrews 8:3. ἀναγκαῖον ἡγεῖσθαι to deem necessary, followed by an infinitive, Philippians 2:25; 2 Corinthians 9:5. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀναγκαῖος, the concept of necessity or obligation can be found in various Hebrew terms related to duty or compulsion, such as חוֹבָה (chovah, Strong's Hebrew 2377) meaning "obligation" or "duty," and צָרִיךְ (tsarikh, not in Strong's) meaning "need" or "requirement." These terms similarly convey the idea of something being required or essential. Usage: The word ἀναγκαῖος is used in the New Testament to describe situations or actions that are deemed necessary or obligatory. It often conveys a sense of urgency or importance. Context: The Greek term ἀναγκαῖος appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the necessity or essential nature of certain actions or relationships. In the context of the early Christian community, it often refers to duties or obligations that arise from one's faith or communal responsibilities. Englishman's Concordance Acts 10:24 Adj-AMPGRK: καὶ τοὺς ἀναγκαίους φίλους NAS: his relatives and close friends. KJV: kinsmen and near friends. INT: and close friends Acts 13:46 Adj-NNS 1 Corinthians 12:22 Adj-NNP 2 Corinthians 9:5 Adj-ANS Philippians 1:24 Adj-NNS-C Philippians 2:25 Adj-ANS Titus 3:14 Adj-AFP Hebrews 8:3 Adj-NNS Strong's Greek 316 |