Strong's Lexicon chrézó: To need, to have need of Original Word: χρῄζω Word Origin: Derived from a primary verb Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of need in the Hebrew Bible is often expressed with words like "חָסֵר" (chaser - Strong's H2637), meaning to lack or be in want, and "צָרַךְ" (tsarakh - Strong's H6878), meaning to need or require. Usage: The Greek verb "chrézó" is used to express a state of needing or requiring something. It conveys a sense of necessity or lack, often in the context of physical or spiritual needs. In the New Testament, it is used to describe situations where individuals or groups are in need of assistance, guidance, or resources. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of need was often associated with the social and economic structures of the time. Communities were interdependent, and the meeting of needs was a communal responsibility. The early Christian church emphasized caring for those in need, reflecting the teachings of Jesus about love and compassion. This cultural backdrop highlights the importance of addressing both physical and spiritual needs within the community of believers. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chré Definition to need, have need of NASB Translation have need (1), need (3), needs (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5535: χρῄζωχρῄζω; (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. 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 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 chrēzomenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 6:32 V-PIA-2PGRK: 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 Luke 12:30 V-PIA-2P Romans 16:2 V-PSA-3S 2 Corinthians 3:1 V-PIA-1P Strong's Greek 5535 |
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