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χρῄζω G5535
G5535 is the Greek word χρῄζω, transliterated chrḗizō. The King James Version most often renders it need.
What it means
to make (i.e. have) necessity, i.e. be in want of.
Where it comes from
from G5532 (χρεία).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: (have) need.
Verses using χρῄζω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 6:32 · KJV
(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
Luke 12:30 · KJV
For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.
Romans 16:2 · KJV
That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.
2 Corinthians 3:1 · KJV
Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?
Common questions
What does Strong's G5535 mean?
G5535 is the Greek word χρῄζω (chrḗizō), meaning to make (i.e. have) necessity, i.e. be in want of.
How is G5535 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it need (3 times), need we (1 time).
How many times does G5535 appear in the Bible?
χρῄζω (chrḗizō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5535 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5532 (χρεία).
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