The meaning of “ἀναγκαῖος”
Understanding anankaîos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
near, necessary, necessity, needful. - necessary - by implication, close (of kin)
ἀναγκαῖος
near, necessary, necessity, needful. - necessary - by implication, close (of kin)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 13:46 | “Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.” Word: ἀναγκαῖος (anankaîos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 12:22 | “Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:” Word: ἀναγκαῖος (anankaîos) | |
| 2 Corinthians 9:5 | “Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness.” Word: ἀναγκαῖος (anankaîos) | |
| Philippians 2:25 | “Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.” Word: ἀναγκαῖος (anankaîos) | |
| Titus 3:14 | “And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.” Word: ἀναγκαῖος (anankaîos) |