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Lexicon :: Strong's G318 - anagkē

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ἀνάγκη
Transliteration
anagkē (Key)
Pronunciation
an-ang-kay'
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From ἀνά (G303) and the base of ἀγκάλη (G43)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:344,55

Strong’s Definitions

†ἀνάγκη anánkē, an-ang-kay'; from G303 and the base of G43; constraint (literally or figuratively); by implication, distress:—distress, must needs, (of) necessity(-sary), needeth, needful.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 18x

The KJV translates Strong's G318 in the following manner: necessity (7x), must needs (3x), distress (3x), must of necessity (2x), need (with G2192) (1x), necessary (1x), needful (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 18x
The KJV translates Strong's G318 in the following manner: necessity (7x), must needs (3x), distress (3x), must of necessity (2x), need (with G2192) (1x), necessary (1x), needful (1x).

  1. necessity, imposed either by the circumstances, or by law of duty regarding to one's advantage, custom, argument

  2. calamity, distress, straits

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
†ἀνάγκη anánkē, an-ang-kay'; from G303 and the base of G43; constraint (literally or figuratively); by implication, distress:—distress, must needs, (of) necessity(-sary), needeth, needful.
STRONGS G318:
ἀνάγκη, -ης, ἡ;
1. necessity, imposed either by the external condition of things, or by the law of duty, regard to one's advantage, custom, argument: κατ’ ἀνάγκην perforce (opposed to κατὰ ἑκούσιον), Philemon 1:14; ἐξ ἀνάγκης of necessity, compelled, 2 Corinthians 9:7; Hebrews 7:12 (necessarily); ἔχω ἀνάγκην I have (am compelled by) necessity, (also in Greek writings): 1 Corinthians 7:37; Hebrews 7:27; followed by an infinitive, Luke 14:18; Luke 23:17 R L brackets; Jude 1:3; ἀν. μοι ἐπίκειται necessity is laid upon me, 1 Corinthians 9:16; ἀνάγκη (equivalent to ἀναγκαῖόν ἐστι) followed by an infinitive: Matthew 18:7; Romans 13:5; Hebrews 9:16, 23 (also in Greek writings).
2. in a sense rare in the classics (Diodorus 4, 43), but very common in Hellenistic writings (also in Josephus, b. j. 5, 13, 7, etc.; see Winers Grammar, 30), calamity, distress, straits: Luke 21:23; 1 Corinthians 7:26; 1 Thessalonians 3:7; plural ἐν ἀνάγκαις, 2 Corinthians 6:4; 2 Corinthians 12:10.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
18:7
Luke
14:18; 21:23; 23:17
Romans
13:5
1 Corinthians
7:26; 7:37; 9:16
2 Corinthians
6:4; 9:7; 12:10
1 Thessalonians
3:7
Philemon
1:14
Hebrews
7:12; 7:27; 9:16; 9:23
Jude
1:3

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G318 matches the Greek ἀνάγκη (anagkē),
which occurs 20 times in 20 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 7:11 - "Therefore, I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 15:24 - Distress and anguish terrify him; they prevail against him like a king ready to launch an attack,

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 18:14 - He is dragged from the security of his tent, and marched off to the king of terrors.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:22 - In the fullness of his sufficiency, distress overtakes him. the full force of misery will come upon him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 27:9 - Does God listen to his cry when distress overtakes him?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 36:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:19 - Would your wealth sustain you, so that you would not be in distress, even all your mighty efforts?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:17 - Deliver me from my distress; rescue me from my suffering!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:7 - I will be happy and rejoice in your faithfulness, because you notice my pain and you are aware of how distressed I am.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 107:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 107:6 - They cried out to the LORD in their distress; he delivered them from their troubles.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 107:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 107:13 - They cried out to the LORD in their distress; he delivered them from their troubles.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 107:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 107:19 - They cried out to the LORD in their distress; he delivered them from their troubles.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 107:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 107:28 - They cried out to the LORD in their distress; he delivered them from their troubles.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:143

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:143 - Distress and hardship confront me, yet I find delight in your commands.

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Unchecked Copy BoxZep 1:15 - That day will be a day of God's anger, a day of distress and hardship, a day of devastation and ruin, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and dark skies,
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