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Necessity

5Greek/Hebrew entries

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Greek G316 anankaîos

Original: ἀναγκαῖος

Meaning:
from ἀνάγκη; necessary; by implication, close (of kin):--near, necessary, necessity, needful.

Notes:
KJV/AV rendering: by implication, close (of kin):--near, necessary, necessity, needful.

Greek G318 anánkē

Original: ἀνάγκη

Meaning:
from ἀνά and the base of ἀγκάλη; constraint (literally or figuratively); by implication, distress:--distress, must needs, (of) necessity(-sary), needeth, needful.

Notes:
KJV/AV rendering: by implication, distress:--distress, must needs, (of) necessity(-sary), needeth, needful.

Greek G1876 epánankes

Original: ἐπάναγκες

Meaning:
neuter of a presumed compound of ἐπί and ἀνάγκη; (adverbially) on necessity, i.e. necessarily:--necessary.

Notes:
KJV/AV rendering: (adverbially) on necessity, i.e. necessarily:--necessary.

Greek G3195 méllō

Original: μέλλω

Meaning:
a strengthened form of μέλω (through the idea of expectation); to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, possibility, or hesitation):--about, after that, be (almost), (that which is, things, + which was for) to come, intend, was to (be), mean, mind, be at the point, (be) ready, + return, shall (begin), (which, that) should (after, afterwards, hereafter) tarry, which was for, will, would, be yet.

Notes:
KJV/AV rendering: in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, possibility, or hesitation):--about, after that, be (almost), (that which is, things, + which was for) to come, intend, was to (be), mean, mind, be at the point, (be) ready, + return, shall (begin), (which, that) should (after, afterwards, hereafter) tarry, which was for, will, would, be yet.

Greek G5535 chrḗizō

Original: χρῄζω

Meaning:
from χρεία; to make (i.e. have) necessity, i.e. be in want of:--(have) need.

Notes:
KJV/AV rendering: to make (i.e. have) necessity, i.e. be in want of:--(have) need.

Verses containing this word showing 10 of 10

^{Luke 23:17} (For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.) Open

^{Romans 12:13} Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. Open

^{1 Corinthians 7:37} Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well. Open

^{1 Corinthians 9:16} For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! Open

^{2 Corinthians 9:7} Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. Open

^{Philippians 4:16} For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity. Open

^{Philemon 1:14} But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly. Open

^{Hebrews 7:12} For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law. Open

^{Hebrews 8:3} For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer. Open

^{Hebrews 9:16} For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. Open

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