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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 talk him out of it. “I am the one who needs to be baptized by you,” he said, “so why are you coming to me?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 6:8

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 6:8 - Don’t be like them, for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 9:12

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:12 - When Jesus heard this, he said, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 14:16

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:16 - But Jesus said, “That isn’t necessary—you feed them.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 21:3

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:3 - If anyone asks what you are doing, just say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and he will immediately let you take them.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:65

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:65 - Then the high priest tore his clothing to show his horror and said, “Blasphemy! Why do we need other witnesses? You have all heard his blasphemy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 2:17

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 2:17 - When Jesus heard this, he told them, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 2:25

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 2:25 - Jesus said to them, “Haven’t you ever read in the Scriptures what David did when he and his companions were hungry?

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 11:3

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 11:3 - If anyone asks, ‘What are you doing?’ just say, ‘The Lord needs it and will return it soon.’”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:63

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:63 - Then the high priest tore his clothing to show his horror and said, “Why do we need other witnesses?

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 5:31

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 5:31 - Jesus answered them, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 9:11

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:11 - But the crowds found out where he was going, and they followed him. He welcomed them and taught them about the Kingdom of God, and he healed those who were sick.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 10:42

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:42 - There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 15:7

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:7 - In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away!

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 19:31

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:31 - If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying that colt?’ just say, ‘The Lord needs it.’”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 19:34

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:34 - And the disciples simply replied, “The Lord needs it.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 22:71

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:71 - “Why do we need other witnesses?” they said. “We ourselves heard him say it.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 2:25

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 2:25 - No one needed to tell him what mankind is really like.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 13:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:10 - Jesus replied, “A person who has bathed all over does not need to wash, except for the feet,[fn] to be entirely clean. And you disciples are clean, but not all of you.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 13:29

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:29 - Since Judas was their treasurer, some thought Jesus was telling him to go and pay for the food or to give some money to the poor.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 16:30

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:30 - Now we understand that you know everything, and there’s no need to question you. From this we believe that you came from God.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 2:45

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 2:45 - They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 4:35

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:35 - and bring the money to the apostles to give to those in need.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 6:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 6:3 - And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will give them this responsibility.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 20:34

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 20:34 - You know that these hands of mine have worked to supply my own needs and even the needs of those who were with me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 28:10

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:10 - As a result we were showered with honors, and when the time came to sail, people supplied us with everything we would need for the trip.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 12:13

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:13 - When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 12:21

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 12:21 - The eye can never say to the hand, “I don’t need you.” The head can’t say to the feet, “I don’t need you.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 12:24

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 12:24 - while the more honorable parts do not require this special care. So God has put the body together such that extra honor and care are given to those parts that have less dignity.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 4:28

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:28 - If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 4:29

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:29 - Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 2:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:25 - Meanwhile, I thought I should send Epaphroditus back to you. He is a true brother, co-worker, and fellow soldier. And he was your messenger to help me in my need.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 4:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:16 - Even when I was in Thessalonica you sent help more than once.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 4:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:19 - And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 1:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 1:8 - And now the word of the Lord is ringing out from you to people everywhere, even beyond Macedonia and Achaia, for wherever we go we find people telling us about your faith in God. We don’t need to tell them about it,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 4:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 4:9 - But we don’t need to write to you about the importance of loving each other,[fn] for God himself has taught you to love one another.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 4:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 4:12 - Then people who are not Christians will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 5:1

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:1 - Now concerning how and when all this will happen, dear brothers and sisters,[fn] we don’t really need to write you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Tit 3:14

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:14 - Our people must learn to do good by meeting the urgent needs of others; then they will not be unproductive.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 5:12

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 5:12 - You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others. Instead, you need someone to teach you again the basic things about God’s word.[fn] You are like babies who need milk and cannot eat solid food.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:11

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:11 - So if the priesthood of Levi, on which the law was based, could have achieved the perfection God intended, why did God need to establish a different priesthood, with a priest in the order of Melchizedek instead of the order of Levi and Aaron?[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 10:36

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 10:36 - Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Jo 2:27

Unchecked Copy Box1Jo 2:27 - But you have received the Holy Spirit,[fn] and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit[fn] teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true—it is not a lie. So just as he has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Jo 3:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Jo 3:17 - If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister[fn] in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 3:17

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 3:17 - You say, ‘I am rich. I have everything I want. I don’t need a thing!’ And you don’t realize that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 21:23

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 21:23 - And the city has no need of sun or moon, for the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its light.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 22:5

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 22:5 - And there will be no night there—no need for lamps or sun—for the Lord God will shine on them. And they will reign forever and ever.
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