Strong's Lexicon chré: To need, to have necessity Original Word: χρῄ Word Origin: A primary verb, akin to the base of χράομαι (chráomai, Strong's 5530), meaning "to use" or "to need." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of necessity in the Hebrew Bible is often expressed with words like צָרַךְ (tsarakh, Strong's 6878), meaning "to need" or "to require," and חָפֵץ (chaphets, Strong's 2654), meaning "to delight in" or "to desire," which can imply a necessity based on desire or requirement. Usage: The Greek verb "chré" is used to express necessity or need. It conveys the idea of something that is required or essential. In the context of the New Testament, it often pertains to moral or spiritual necessities, emphasizing what is essential for righteous living or spiritual well-being. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of necessity was often linked to fate or destiny, with philosophical undertones regarding what is essential for life and virtue. In the Jewish context, necessity was frequently tied to the Law and the requirements for living a life pleasing to God. The New Testament usage of "chré" reflects a blend of these ideas, focusing on the spiritual and moral imperatives for believers. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition it is necessary, fitting NASB Translation ought (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5534: χρήχρή; (from χράω, χραει contracted χρή); impors. verb, it is necessary; it behooves: followed by an infinitive James 3:10 ((Buttmann, §§ 131, 3; 132, 12). From Homer on. Synonym: see δεῖ, at the end.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ought. Third person singular of the same as chraomai or chrao used impersonally; it needs (must or should) be -- ought. see GREEK chraomai see GREEK chrao Forms and Transliterations χρη χρή chre chrē chrḗLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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