Greek Word Study
δεῖ
deî
G1163
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G1163
KJV Translations
behovedbe meetmust (needs)(be) need(-ful)oughtshould
Derivation / Root
3rd person singular active present of G1210 (δέω);
Definition of deî
δεῖ (deî) — also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
Word Origin
This word comes 3rd person singular active present of G1210 (δέω); See the root word: G1210 (δέω).
KJV Translation Variants
The Greek word δεῖ (deî) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:
| English Translation | Strong's Ref |
|---|---|
| behoved | G1163 |
| be meet | G1163 |
| must (needs) | G1163 |
| (be) need(-ful) | G1163 |
| ought | G1163 |
| should | G1163 |
Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
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