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χρή G5534
G5534 is the Greek word χρή, transliterated chrḗ. The King James Version most often renders it ought.
What it means
it needs (must or should) be.
Where it comes from
third person singular of the same as G5530 (χράομαι) or G5531 (χράω) used impersonally.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: ought.
Verses using χρή
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
James 3:10 · KJV
Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5534 mean?
G5534 is the Greek word χρή (chrḗ), meaning it needs (must or should) be.
How is G5534 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it ought (1 time).
How many times does G5534 appear in the Bible?
χρή (chrḗ) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5534 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: third person singular of the same as G5530 (χράομαι) or G5531 (χράω) used impersonally.
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