5534. chré

Lexicon

chré: To need, to have necessity

Original Word: χρῄ
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: chré
Pronunciation: khray
Phonetic Spelling: (khray)
Definition: To need, to have necessity
Meaning: it is necessary, proper, fitting.

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

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
it is necessary, fitting
NASB Translation
ought (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5534: χρή

χρή; (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.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primary verb, perhaps akin to the base of χράομαι (chraomai, Strong's 5530), meaning "to furnish what is needed."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H2656 חֵפֶץ (chephets): Meaning "delight" or "pleasure," but also used in contexts of desire or need.
• H4270 מַחְסוֹר (machsor): Meaning "lack" or "need," often used to describe a deficiency or requirement.
• H6879 צָרַר (tsarar): While primarily meaning "to bind" or "to be in distress," it can imply a state of need due to adversity.

These Hebrew terms reflect similar themes of necessity and lack, providing a broader understanding of the concept of need as it appears in biblical texts. The interplay between Greek and Hebrew terms enriches the theological and practical implications of human dependency and divine provision.

Usage: The verb χρῄ is used in contexts where there is a necessity or requirement for something. It is often employed to express a need or a lack that must be fulfilled.

Context: The Greek verb χρῄ (chrē) is a term that conveys the concept of necessity or requirement. It is a relatively rare word in the New Testament, reflecting situations where there is a need for something essential. The term is closely related to the idea of lacking something that is crucial for a particular purpose or situation.

In the New Testament, the concept of need is often tied to spiritual or physical necessities. For example, in the context of Christian teaching, the need for spiritual growth, wisdom, or sustenance is emphasized. The use of χρῄ underscores the human condition of dependency, whether on God, community, or material provisions.

Theologically, the notion of need as expressed by χρῄ can be seen as a reminder of human limitations and the reliance on divine provision. It highlights the importance of recognizing one's own insufficiencies and the necessity of seeking fulfillment beyond oneself.

Forms and Transliterations

χρη χρή chre chrē chrḗ

Englishman's Concordance

James 3:10 V-PIA-3S
GRK: κατάρα οὐ χρή ἀδελφοί μου
NAS: these things ought not to be this way.
KJV: brethren, these things ought not so
INT: cursing Not ought brothers of me

Strong's Greek 5534
1 Occurrence

χρή — 1 Occ.