χράω
chraōVerbG5530
to use
From: middle voice of a primary verb (perhaps rather from G5495 (χείρ), to handle);
Short Definition
to furnish what is needed; (give an oracle, "graze" (touch slightly), light upon, etc.), i.e. (by implication) to employ or (by extension) to act towards one in a given manner
Full Lexicon Entry
to use, make use of: with dative ; *μᾶλλον χρῆσαι *(i.e. the opportunity; see M, Pr., 247); as sometimes in late writers, with accusative; of feelings, etc., to exercise, shew: with adv., ἀποτόμως, to deal sharply.), to treat, deal with.
LXX Usage: for עָשָׂה, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
11 timesAppears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Corinthians
4
2 Corinthians
3
1 Timothy
2
Acts
2
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 7:21
- 1 Corinthians 9:12
- 1 Timothy 1:8
- 2 Corinthians 1:17
- 2 Corinthians 3:12
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