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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

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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
ReferenceText
James 3:10

Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Word: χρή (chrḗ)

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James
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