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ἀναγκαῖος G316
G316 is the Greek word ἀναγκαῖος, transliterated anankaîos. The King James Version most often renders it necessary.
What it means
necessary; by implication, close (of kin).
Where it comes from
from G318 (ἀνάγκη).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: near, necessary, necessity, needful.
Verses using ἀναγκαῖος
All 8 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 10:24 · KJV
And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.
Acts 13:46 · KJV
Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.
1 Corinthians 12:22 · KJV
Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:
2 Corinthians 9:5 · KJV
Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness.
Philippians 1:24 · KJV
Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
Philippians 2:25 · KJV
Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.
Titus 3:14 · KJV
And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
Hebrews 8:3 · KJV
For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer.
Common questions
What does Strong's G316 mean?
G316 is the Greek word ἀναγκαῖος (anankaîos), meaning necessary; by implication, close (of kin).
How is G316 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it necessary (5 times), near (1 time), more needful (1 time), necessity (1 time).
How many times does G316 appear in the Bible?
ἀναγκαῖος (anankaîos) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G316 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G318 (ἀνάγκη).
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