5535. chrézó

Lexicon

chrézó: To need, to have need of

Original Word: χρῄζω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: chrézó
Pronunciation: khray'-zo
Phonetic Spelling: (khrade'-zo)
Definition: To need, to have need of
Meaning: I need, have need of, want, desire.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

have need.

From chreia; to make (i.e. Have) necessity, i.e. Be in want of -- (have) need.

see GREEK chreia

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from chré
Definition
to need, have need of
NASB Translation
have need (1), need (3), needs (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5535: χρῄζω

χρῄζω; (χρή); from Homer down; to have need of, to be in want of: with a genitive of the object (Winer's Grammar, § 30, 8 a.), Matthew 6:32; Luke 11:8; Luke 12:30; Romans 16:2 (here with the genitive of a person); 2 Corinthians 3:1.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from a primary verb, related to χρεία (chreía), meaning "need" or "necessity."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H2656 חֵפֶץ (chephets): Desire, delight, pleasure, or need.
• H4270 מַחְסוֹר (machsor): Need, poverty, lack.
• H6879 צָרַר (tsarar): To bind, be narrow, be in distress, or need.

These Hebrew entries reflect similar concepts of need, desire, and lack, providing a broader understanding of the biblical perspective on human necessities and divine provision.

Usage: The verb χρῄζω is used in the New Testament to express a state of needing or requiring something. It often conveys a sense of lacking or being in want of a particular necessity.

Context: The Greek verb χρῄζω appears in the New Testament to describe situations where there is a need or requirement for something essential. This term is closely related to the concept of necessity and is often used in contexts where a lack or deficiency is highlighted. In the Berean Standard Bible, χρῄζω is used to emphasize the human condition of needing divine intervention or assistance, as well as the practical needs of daily life.

For example, in the context of spiritual teachings, χρῄζω may be used to illustrate the need for wisdom, guidance, or sustenance from God. It underscores the dependency of humanity on divine provision and the insufficiency of human efforts without divine aid. The term also appears in discussions about the needs of the community, highlighting the importance of mutual support and care among believers.

The use of χρῄζω in the New Testament serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of spiritual and physical needs, urging believers to seek fulfillment in both areas through faith and community support.

Forms and Transliterations

χρηζει χρήζει χρῄζει χρηζετε χρήζετε χρῄζετε χρηζη χρήζη χρῄζῃ χρηζομεν χρήζομεν χρῄζομεν χρήζωσιν chrḗizei chrḗizēi chrḗizete chrḗizomen chreze chrēzē chrezei chrēzei chrezete chrēzete chrezomen chrēzomen

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 6:32 V-PIA-2P
GRK: οὐράνιος ὅτι χρῄζετε τούτων ἁπάντων
NAS: knows that you need all
KJV: that ye have need of all
INT: Heavenly that you have need of these things all

Luke 11:8 V-PIA-3S
GRK: αὐτῷ ὅσων χρῄζει
NAS: up and give him as much as he needs.
KJV: him as many as he needeth.
INT: him as much as he needs

Luke 12:30 V-PIA-2P
GRK: οἶδεν ὅτι χρῄζετε τούτων
NAS: knows that you need these things.
KJV: that ye have need of these things.
INT: knows that you have need of these things

Romans 16:2 V-PSA-3S
GRK: ἂν ὑμῶν χρῄζῃ πράγματι καὶ
NAS: matter she may have need of you; for she herself
KJV: business she hath need of you:
INT: anyhow of you she might need matter also

2 Corinthians 3:1 V-PIA-1P
GRK: ἢ μὴ χρῄζομεν ὥς τινες
NAS: again? Or do we need, as some, letters
KJV: ourselves? or need we, as some
INT: or not we need as some

Strong's Greek 5535
5 Occurrences

χρῄζῃ — 1 Occ.
χρῄζει — 1 Occ.
χρῄζετε — 2 Occ.
χρῄζομεν — 1 Occ.