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Lexicon :: Strong's G316 - anagkaios

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ἀναγκαῖος
Transliteration
anagkaios (Key)
Pronunciation
an-ang-kah'-yos
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:344,55

Strong’s Definitions

ἀναγκαῖος anankaîos, an-ang-kah'-yos; from G318; necessary; by implication, close (of kin):—near, necessary, necessity, needful.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x

The KJV translates Strong's G316 in the following manner: necessary (5x), near (1x), more needful (1x), of necessity (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x
The KJV translates Strong's G316 in the following manner: necessary (5x), near (1x), more needful (1x), of necessity (1x).

  1. necessary

    1. what one can not do without, indispensable

    2. connected by bonds of nature or friendship

    3. what ought according to the law of duty be done, what is required by the circumstances

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἀναγκαῖος anankaîos, an-ang-kah'-yos; from G318; necessary; by implication, close (of kin):—near, necessary, necessity, needful.
STRONGS G316:
ἀναγκαῖος, -αία, -αῖον, (ἀνάγκη), [from Homer down (in various senses)], necessary;
a. what one cannot do without, indispensable: 1 Corinthians 12:22 (τὰ μέλη); Titus 3:14 (χρεῖαι)
b. connected by the bonds of nature or of friendship: Acts 10:24 (ἀναγκαῖοι [A. V. near] φίλοι).
c. what ought according to the law of duty to be done, what is required by the condition of things: Philippians 1:24. ἀναγκαῖόν ἐστι followed by the accusative with the infinitive, Acts 13:46; Hebrews 8:3. ἀναγκαῖον ἡγεῖσθαι to deem necessary, followed by an infinitive, Philippians 2:25; 2 Corinthians 9:5.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Acts
10:24; 13:46
1 Corinthians
12:22
2 Corinthians
9:5
Philippians
1:24; 2:25
Titus
3:14
Hebrews
8:3

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G316 matches the Greek ἀναγκαῖος (anagkaios),
which occurs 8 times in 8 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 10:24

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:24 - And on the following day they entered Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 13:46

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:46 - And Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, saying, “It was necessary that the word of God be spoken first to you. Since you thrust it aside and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 12:22

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 12:22 - On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 9:5

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 9:5 - So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you and arrange in advance for the gift[fn] you have promised, so that it may be ready as a willing gift, not as an exaction.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 1:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:24 - But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 2:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:25 - I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need,

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Unchecked Copy Box Tit 3:14

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:14 - And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 8:3

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 8:3 - For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices; thus it is necessary for this priest also to have something to offer.
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