The meaning of “χρῄζω”
Understanding chrḗizō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(have) need. - to make (i.e. have) necessity, i.e. be in want of
χρῄζω
(have) need. - to make (i.e. have) necessity, i.e. be in want of
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:32 | “(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.” Word: χρῄζω (chrḗizō) | |
| Luke 11:8 | “I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.” Word: χρῄζω (chrḗizō) | |
| Luke 12:30 | “For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.” Word: χρῄζω (chrḗizō) | |
| Romans 16:2 | “That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.” Word: χρῄζω (chrḗizō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 3:1 | “Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?” Word: χρῄζω (chrḗizō) |