Greek Word Study
ἀνάγκη
anánkē
G318
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G318
KJV Translations
distressmust needs(of) necessity(-sary)needethneedful
Derivation / Root
from G303 (ἀνά) and the base of G43 (ἀγκάλη);
Definition of anánkē
ἀνάγκη (anánkē) — constraint (literally or figuratively); by implication, distress
Word Origin
This word comes from G303 (ἀνά) and the base of G43 (ἀγκάλη); See the root words: G303 (ἀνά), G43 (ἀγκάλη).
KJV Translation Variants
The Greek word ἀνάγκη (anánkē) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:
| English Translation | Strong's Ref |
|---|---|
| distress | G318 |
| must needs | G318 |
| (of) necessity(-sary) | G318 |
| needeth | G318 |
| needful | G318 |
Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
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