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Lexicon :: Strong's G5532 - chreia

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χρεία
Transliteration
chreia (Key)
Pronunciation
khri'-ah
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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Strong’s Definitions

χρεία chreía, khri'-ah; from the base of G5530 or G5534; employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution:—business, lack, necessary(-ity), need(-ful), use, want.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 49x

The KJV translates Strong's G5532 in the following manner: need (25x), need (with G2192) (14x), necessity (3x), use (2x), needful (1x), necessary (1x), business (1x), lack (1x), wants (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 49x
The KJV translates Strong's G5532 in the following manner: need (25x), need (with G2192) (14x), necessity (3x), use (2x), needful (1x), necessary (1x), business (1x), lack (1x), wants (1x).

  1. necessity, need

  2. duty, business

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
χρεία chreía, khri'-ah; from the base of G5530 or G5534; employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution:—business, lack, necessary(-ity), need(-ful), use, want.
STRONGS G5532:
χρεία, χρείας, ἡ (χρή), from Aeschylus and Sophocles down;
1. necessity, need: τά πρός τήν χρείαν (L T Tr WH πρός τάς χρείας (cf. below)), such things as suited the exigency, such things as we needed for sustenance and the journey, Acts 28:10; εἰς τάς ἀναγκαίας χρείας (A. V. for necessary uses), i. e. to supply what is absolutely necessary for life ((cf. Babrius fab. 136, 9); others understand the 'wants' here as comprising those of charity or of worship), Titus 3:14; πρός οἰκοδομήν τῆς χρείας, for the edification of souls, of which there is now special need, Ephesians 4:29 (cf. R. V. and marginal reading); ἐστι χρεία, there is need, followed by an accusative with infinitive Hebrews 7:11; ἐστι χρεία τίνος, there is need of something, Revelation 22:5 Griesbach; Luke 10:42 ((but not WH marginal reading)); ἔχω χρείαν τίνος, to have need of (be in want of) something (often in the Greek writings from Aeschylus down, cf. Passow, under the word, 1; (Liddell and Scott, under the word, II. 1)), Matthew 6:8; Matthew 21:3; Mark 11:3; Luke (Luke 9:11; 15:7); Mark 19:31,34; 22:71; John 13:29; 1 Corinthians 12:21, 24; 1 Thessalonians 4:12; Hebrews 10:36; Revelation 3:17 R G (see below); Revelation 21:23; 22:5 (not Griesbach); τοῦ with an infinitive Hebrews 5:12 (Winers Grammar, § 44, 4 a.; cf. τίς, 2 b., p. 626a bottom); the genitive of the thing is evident from the context, Acts 2:45; Acts 4:35; with the genitive of a person whose aid, testimony, etc., is needed, Matthew 9:12; Matthew 26:65; Mark 2:17; Mark 14:63; Luke 5:31; ἔχω χρείαν, followed by an infinitive (cf. Buttmann, § 140, 3), I, etc. have need to etc., Matthew 3:14; Matthew 14:16; John 13:10; 1 Thessalonians 1:8; 1 Thessalonians 4:9 (with which cf. 5:1 (see Winers Grammar, 339 (318); Buttmann, § 140, 3)); followed by ἵνα (see ἵνα, II. 2 c. (Buttmann, § 139, 46; cf. Epictetus diss. 1, 17, 18)), John 2:25; John 16:30; 1 John 2:27; χρείαν ἔχω, absolutely, to have need: Mark 2:25; (Ephesians 4:28); 1 John 3:17; οὐδέν χρείαν ἐηξω, to have need as to nothing (cf. Buttmann, § 131, 10), Revelation 3:17 L T Tr WH. ἡ χρεία with a genitive of the subjunctive the condition of one deprived of those things which he is scarcely able to do without, want, need: λειτουργός τῆς χρείας μου (see λειτουργός, 2 at the end), Philippians 2:25; πληροῦν τήν χρείαν τίνος (Thucydides 1. 70), Philippians 4:19; (add, εἰς (Lachmann brackets εἰς) τήν χρείαν μοι ἐπέμψατε, unto (i. e. to relieve, cf. εἰς, B. II. 3 c. γ., p. 185b top) my need, Philippians 4:16); plural one's necessities: ταῖς χρείαις... ὑπηρέτησαν, to provide for one's necessities, Acts 20:34; κοινωνεῖν ταῖς χρείαις (cf. p. 352{a} top), Romans 12:13.
2. duty, business (so especially from Polybius down (cf. Judith 12:10; 1 Macc. 12:45 1 Macc. 13:37; 2 Macc. 7:24, etc.)): Acts 6:3.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
3:14; 6:8; 9:12; 14:16; 21:3; 26:65
Mark
2:17; 2:25; 11:3; 14:63
Luke
5:31; 9:11; 10:42; 15:7
John
2:25; 13:10; 13:29; 16:30
Acts
2:45; 4:35; 6:3; 20:34; 28:10
Romans
12:13
1 Corinthians
12:21; 12:24
Ephesians
4:28; 4:29
Philippians
2:25; 4:16; 4:19
1 Thessalonians
1:8; 4:9; 4:12
Titus
3:14
Hebrews
5:12; 7:11; 10:36
1 John
2:27; 3:17
Revelation
3:17; 3:17; 21:23; 22:5; 22:5

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G5532 matches the Greek χρεία (chreia),
which occurs 49 times in 47 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 3:14

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 3:14 - But John tried to prevent Him [vigorously protesting], saying, “It is I who need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 6:8

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 6:8 - “So do not be like them [praying as they do]; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 9:12

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:12 - But when Jesus heard this, He said, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but [only] those who are sick.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 14:16

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:16 - But Jesus said to them, “They do not need to go away; you give them something to eat!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 21:3

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:3 - “If anyone says anything to you, you should say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and without delay the owner will send them [with you].”

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:65 -

Then the high priest tore his [fn]robes [in mock horror] and exclaimed, “He has blasphemed [by making Himself God’s equal]! What further need have we of witnesses or evidence? See, you have now heard the blasphemy.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 2:17 - When Jesus heard this, He said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need of a physician, but [only] those who are sick; I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners [who recognize their sin and humbly seek forgiveness].”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 2:25

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 2:25 - Jesus said to them, “Have you never read [in the Scriptures] what David did when he was in need and was hungry, he and his companions;

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 11:3

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 11:3 - “If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it’; and immediately he will send it here.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:63

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:63 - Then [fn]tearing his robe [to express his indignation], the high priest said, “What further need do we have of witnesses?

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 5:31

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 5:31 - And Jesus replied to them, “It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but [only] those who are sick.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 9:11

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:11 - But when the crowds learned of it, they followed Him; and He welcomed them and He began talking to them about the kingdom of God, and healing those who needed to be healed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 10:42

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:42 - but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part [that which is to her advantage], which will not be taken away from her.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 15:7

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:7 - “I tell you, in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 19:31

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:31 - “If anybody asks you, ‘Why are you untying the colt?’ you will say, ‘The Lord needs it.’”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 19:34

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:34 - They said, “The Lord needs it.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 22:71

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:71 - Then they asked, “What further need of testimony do we have? For we ourselves have heard it from His own mouth.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 2:25

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 2:25 - and He did not need anyone to testify concerning man [and human nature], for He Himself knew what was in man [in their hearts—in the very core of their being].

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 13:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:10 - Jesus said to him, “Anyone who has bathed needs only to wash his feet, and is completely clean. And you [My disciples] are clean, but not all of you.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 13:29

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:29 - Some thought that, since Judas [as the treasurer of the group] had the money box, Jesus was telling him, “Buy what we need for the feast,” or that he was to [fn]give something to the poor.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 16:30

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:30 - “Now we know that You know all things, and have no need for anyone to question You; because of this we believe [without any doubt] that you came from God.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 2:45

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 2:45 - And they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing the proceeds with all [the other believers], as anyone had need.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 4:35

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:35 - and placing the money down at the apostles’ feet. Then it was distributed to each as anyone had need.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 6:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 6:3 - “Therefore, brothers, choose from among you seven men with good reputations [men of godly character and moral integrity], full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this task.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 20:34

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 20:34 - “You know personally that these hands ministered to my own needs [working in manual labor] and to [those of] the people who were with me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 28:10

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:10 - They also gave us many honors [gifts and courtesies expressing respect]; and when we were setting sail, they supplied us with all the things we needed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 12:13

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:13 - contributing to the needs of God’s people, pursuing [the practice of] hospitality.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 12:21

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 12:21 - The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 12:24

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 12:24 - while our more presentable parts do not require it. But God has combined the [whole] body, giving greater honor to that part which lacks it,

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 4:28

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:28 - The thief [who has become a believer] must no longer steal, but instead he must work hard [making an honest living], producing that which is good with his own hands, so that he will have something to share with those in need.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 4:29

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:29 - Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak].

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 2:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:25 - However, I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, [who has been] my brother and companion and fellow soldier, who was also sent as your messenger to take care of my needs.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 4:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:16 - for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 4:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:19 - And my God will liberally supply (fill until full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 1:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 1:8 - For the word of the Lord has resounded from you and has echoed [like thunder], not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place [the news of] your [great] faith in God has spread, so that we never need to say anything about it.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 4:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 4:9 -

Now concerning brotherly love, you have no need for anyone to write you, for you have been [personally] taught by God to love one another [that is, to have an unselfish concern for others and to do things for their benefit].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 4:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 4:12 - so that you will behave properly toward outsiders [exhibiting good character, personal integrity, and moral courage worthy of the respect of the outside world], and be dependent on no one and in need of nothing [be self-supporting].

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:1 -

Now as to the [fn]times and dates, [fn]brothers and sisters, you have no need for anything to be written to you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Tit 3:14

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:14 - Our people must learn to do good deeds to meet necessary demands [whatever the occasion may require], so that they will not be unproductive.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 5:12

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 5:12 - For though by this time you ought to be teachers [because of the time you have had to learn these truths], you actually need someone to teach you again the elementary principles of God’s word [from the beginning], and you have come to be continually in need of milk, not solid food.

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Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:11 -

Now if perfection [a perfect fellowship between God and the worshiper] had been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people were given the Law) what further need was there for another and different kind of priest to arise, one in the manner of Melchizedek, rather than one appointed to the order of Aaron?

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 10:36

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 10:36 - For you have need of patient endurance [to bear up under difficult circumstances without compromising], so that when you have carried out the will of God, you may receive and enjoy to the full what is promised.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Jo 2:27

Unchecked Copy Box1Jo 2:27 - As for you, the anointing [the special gift, the preparation] which you received from Him remains [permanently] in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you. But just as His anointing teaches you [giving you insight through the presence of the Holy Spirit] about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as His anointing has taught you, [fn]you must remain in Him [being rooted in Him, knit to Him].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Jo 3:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Jo 3:17 - But whoever has the [fn]world’s goods (adequate resources), and sees his brother in need, but has no compassion for him, how does the love of God live in him?

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 3:17

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 3:17 - ‘Because you say, “I am rich, and have prospered and grown wealthy, and have need of nothing,” and you do not know that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked [without hope and in great need],

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 21:23

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 21:23 - And the city has no need of the sun nor of the moon to give light to it, for the glory (splendor, radiance) of God has illumined it, and the Lamb is its lamp and light.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 22:5

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 22:5 - And there will no longer be night; they have no need for lamplight or sunlight, because the Lord God will illumine them; and they will reign [as kings] forever and ever.
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