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ἀναγκαῖος G316

G316 is the Greek word ἀναγκαῖος, transliterated anankaîos. The King James Version most often renders it necessary.

Word: ἀναγκαῖοςTransliteration: anankaîosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 8 verses

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.

necessary 5×near 1×more needful 1×necessity 1×

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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