χρή

chrēVerbG5534

to ought/need

From: third person singular of the same as G5530 (χράομαι) or G5531 (χράω) used impersonally;

Short Definition

it needs (must or should) be

Full Lexicon Entry

it is necessary.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

James
1

Key Passages

  • James 3:10

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