ἀναγκαῖος
anagkaiosAdjectiveG0316
necessary
From: from G318 (ἀνάγκη);
Short Definition
necessary; by implication, close (of kin)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.necessary
2.Of persons connected by bonds of nature or friendship, near, intimate (Field, Notes, 118; ΜΜ, VGT, )
LXX Usage: Sir prol.22, *
Grammar
Part of Speech Adjective
Morphology G:A
DescriptionGreek Adjective
Occurrences
8 timesAppears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
2
Philippians
2
1 Corinthians
1
2 Corinthians
1
Hebrews
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 12:22
- 2 Corinthians 9:5
- Acts 10:24
- Acts 13:46
- Hebrews 8:3
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