Forms of the word

Dictionary
χρεία, -ας, ἡ
Greek transliteration
chreia
Simplified transliteration
chreia

Numbers

Strong's number
5532
GK Number
5970

Statistics

Frequency in New Testament
49
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag
n-1a
Gloss
need, necessity
Definition
use; need, necessity, requisiteness,

, Eph. 4:29; Heb. 7:11; personal need, an individual want, Acts 20:34; Rom. 12:13; Phil. 2:25; 4:16, 19; χρειαν ἔχω, to need, require, want, Mt. 6:8; 14:16; Mk. 2:25; Jn. 2:25; ἐστὶ χρεια, there is need, Lk. 10:42; τὰ πρὸς τὴν χρειαν, necessary things, Acts 28:10; a necessary business, affair, Acts 6:3

Greek-English Concordance for χρεία

Matthew 3:14 But John tried to prevent him, saying, “I need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) to be baptized by you, and yet do you come to me?”
Matthew 6:8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) before you ask him.
Matthew 9:12 But when Jesus heard it, he said, “Those who are well have no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) of a doctor, but those who are sick.
Matthew 14:16 But Jesus said to them, “They have no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) to go away; you give them something to eat.”
Matthew 21:3 If anyone says anything to you, you are to say, ‘The Lord has need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) of them.’ And he will send them at once.”
Matthew 26:65 Then the high priest tore his robes and said, “He has blasphemed! What further need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) do we have of witnesses? You have now heard his blasphemy.
Mark 2:17 When Jesus heard Jesus this he said to them, “Those who are in good health have no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) have “Those who are in good health of a doctor, but those who are physically ill. who are I have not come to call the pious, but sinners, to repentance.”
Mark 2:25 He said to them, “Have you never read what David did David when in need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) he was in (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) and became hungry, he and those who were with him?
Mark 11:3 If anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord has need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) of it and will send it back as soon as possible.’”
Mark 14:63 And the high priest, tearing his garments, said, “Why do we still have need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) of witnesses?
Luke 5:31 In response Jesus said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) of a doctor, but those who are sick do;
Luke 9:11 When the crowds found out about it, they followed him. So he welcomed them, and spoke to them about the kingdom of God and cured those who had need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) of healing.
Luke 10:42 but only one thing is necessary (chreia | χρεία | nom sg fem). Mary has chosen the most important thing, which will not be taken away from her.”
Luke 15:7 I tell you, in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) of repentance.
Luke 19:31 If someone asks you why are you untying it, you shall say this: ‘The Lord has need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) of it.’”
Luke 19:34 And they said, “Because the Lord has need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) of it.”
Luke 22:71 Then they said, “What further need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) do we have of a witness? we have heard it ourselves from his own lips.”
John 2:25 and because he had no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) that anyone should give evidence concerning man, for he himself knew what was in man.
John 13:10 Jesus said to him, “The one who has bathed has no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) to wash, except for his feet, but is clean all over. And you men are clean, but not all of you.”
John 13:29 Some of them thought, since Judas used to keep the money box, that Jesus had said to him, “Buy what we need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) for the festival,” or that he should give something to the poor.
John 16:30 Now we know that you know all things and have no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) for anyone to question you. This is why we believe that you have come forth from God.”
Acts 2:45 and they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as anyone had need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem).
Acts 4:35 and placed it at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each according as anyone had need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem).
Acts 6:3 Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good standing, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to carry out this responsibility (chreias | χρείας | gen sg fem).
Acts 20:34 You yourselves know that these hands of mine provided for my own needs (chreiais | χρείαις | dat pl fem) as well as the needs of those with me.

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