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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, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and yet you come to me?"

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 6:8

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 6:8 - Do not be like them, 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 - When Jesus heard this he said, "Those who are healthy don't need a physician, but those who are sick do.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 14:16

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:16 - But he replied, "They don't need to go. You give them something to eat."

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:3 - If anyone says anything to you, you are to say, 'The Lord needs them,' and he will send them at once."

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:65

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:65 - Then the high priest tore his clothes and declared, "He has blasphemed! Why do we still need witnesses? Now you have heard the blasphemy!

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 2:17

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 2:17 - When Jesus heard this he said to them, "Those who are healthy don't need a physician, but those who are sick do. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 2:25

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 2:25 - He said to them, "Have you never read what David did when he was in need and he and his companions were hungry -

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 11:3 - If anyone says to you, 'Why are you doing this?' say, 'The Lord needs it and will send it back here soon.'"

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:63

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:63 - Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, "Why do we still need witnesses?

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 5:31 - Jesus answered them, "Those who are well don't need a physician, but those who are sick do.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:11 - But when the crowds found out, they followed him. He welcomed them, spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and cured those who needed healing.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 10:42

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:42 - but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the best part; it will not be taken away from her."

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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 to repent.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:31 - If anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' just say, 'The Lord needs it.'"

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 19:34

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:34 - They replied, "The Lord needs it."

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 22:71

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:71 - Then they said, "Why do we need further testimony? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips!"

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 2:25

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 2:25 - He did not need anyone to testify about man, for he knew what was in man.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 13:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:10 - Jesus replied, "The one who has bathed needs only to wash his feet, but is completely clean. And you disciples are clean, but not every one of you."

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 13:29

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:29 - Some thought that, because Judas had the money box, Jesus was telling him to buy whatever they needed for the feast, or to 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 everything and do not need anyone to ask you anything. Because of this we believe that you have come from God."

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 2:45 - and they began selling their property and possessions and distributing the proceeds to everyone, as anyone had need.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 4:35

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:35 - and placing them at the apostles' feet. The proceeds were distributed to each, as anyone had need.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 6:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 6:3 - But carefully select from among you, brothers, seven men who are well-attested, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this necessary task.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 20:34

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 20:34 - You yourselves know that these hands of mine provided for my needs and the needs of those who were with me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 28:10

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:10 - They also bestowed many honors, and when we were preparing to sail, they gave us all the supplies we needed.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:13 - Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 12:21

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 12:21 - The eye cannot say to the hand, "I do not need you," nor in turn can the head say to the foot, "I do not need you."

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 12:24

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 12:24 - but our presentable members do not need this. Instead, God has blended together the body, giving greater honor to the lesser member,

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:28 - The one who steals must steal no longer; rather he must labor, doing good with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with the one who has need.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:29 - You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need, that it may give grace to those who hear.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 2:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:25 - But for now I have considered it necessary to send Epaphroditus to you. For he is my brother, coworker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to me in my need.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 4:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:16 - For even in Thessalonica on more than one occasion you sent something for my need.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 4:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:19 - And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 1:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 1:8 - For from you the message of the Lord has echoed forth not just in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place reports of your faith in God have spread, so that we do not need to say anything.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 4:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 4:9 - Now on the topic of brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 4:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 4:12 - In this way you will live a decent life before outsiders and not be in need.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 5:1

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:1 - Now on the topic of times and seasons, 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 - Here is another way that our people can learn to engage in good works to meet pressing needs and so not be unfruitful.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 5:12

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 5:12 - For though you should in fact be teachers by this time, you need someone to teach you the beginning elements of God's utterances. You have gone back to needing milk, not solid food.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:11

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:11 - So if perfection had in fact been possible through the Levitical priesthood - for on that basis the people received the law - what further need would there have been for another priest to arise, said to be in the order of Melchizedek and not in Aaron's order?

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 10:36

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 10:36 - For you need endurance in order to do God's will and so receive what is promised.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Jo 2:27

Unchecked Copy Box1Jo 2:27 - Now as for you, the anointing that you received from him resides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things, it is true and is not a lie. Just as it has taught you, you reside in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Jo 3:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Jo 3:17 - But whoever has the world's possessions and sees his fellow Christian in need and shuts off his compassion against him, how can the love of God reside in such a person?

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 3:17

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 3:17 - Because you say, "I am rich and have acquired great wealth, and need nothing," but do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked,

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Unchecked Copy BoxRev 21:23 - The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, because the glory of God lights it up, and its lamp is the Lamb.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 22:5

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 22:5 - Night will be no more, and they will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, because the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever.
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