Greek Word Study
The meaning of “χρή”
Understanding chrḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
third person singular of the same as χράομαι or χράω used impersonally ought. - it needs (must or should) be
G5534
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
χρή
Phonetickhray
Transliterationchrḗ
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
third person singular of the same as χράομαι or χράω used impersonally ought. - it needs (must or should) be
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| James 3:10 | “Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.” Word: χρή (chrḗ) |