Strong's Lexicon anagkaios: Necessary, needful, indispensable Original Word: ἀναγκαῖος Word Origin: Derived from ἀνάγκη (anankē), meaning "necessity" or "compulsion." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀναγκαῖος, the concept of necessity can be related to Hebrew words like חָיָב (chayav), meaning "obligated" or "required," and צָרִיךְ (tzarikh), meaning "need" or "necessity." Usage: The Greek word ἀναγκαῖος (anagkaios) is used to describe something that is necessary or essential. It conveys the idea of something that is required or indispensable, often in the context of fulfilling a duty or meeting a need. In the New Testament, it is used to emphasize the importance or necessity of certain actions or relationships. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of necessity was often linked to fate or destiny, with an emphasis on the inevitability of certain events. In the biblical context, however, necessity is often tied to divine will or moral obligation. The use of ἀναγκαῖος reflects the understanding that certain actions or relationships are essential for the fulfillment of God's purposes or for the well-being of the Christian community. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 316 anagkaíos – necessary. See 318 (anagkē). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anagké Definition necessary NASB Translation close (1), more necessary (1), necessary (5), pressing (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 316: ἀναγκαῖοςἀναγκαῖος, , (ἀνάγκη) (from Homer down (in various senses)), necessary; a. what one cannot do without, indispensable: 1 Corinthians 12:22 (τά μέλη); Titus 3:14 b. connected by the bonds of nature or of friendship: Acts 10:24 (ἀναγκαῖοι (A. V. near) φίλοι). c. what ought according to the law of duty to be done, what is required by the condition of things: Philippians 1:24. ἀναγκαῖον ἐστι followed by accusative with the infinitive, Acts 13:46; Hebrews 8:3. ἀναγκαῖον ἡγεῖσθαι to deem necessary, followed by an infinitive, Philippians 2:25; 2 Corinthians 9:5. From anagke; necessary; by implication, close (of kin) -- near, necessary, necessity, needful. see GREEK anagke Englishman's Concordance Acts 10:24 Adj-AMPGRK: καὶ τοὺς ἀναγκαίους φίλους NAS: his relatives and close friends. KJV: kinsmen and near friends. INT: and close friends Acts 13:46 Adj-NNS 1 Corinthians 12:22 Adj-NNP 2 Corinthians 9:5 Adj-ANS Philippians 1:24 Adj-NNS-C Philippians 2:25 Adj-ANS Titus 3:14 Adj-AFP Hebrews 8:3 Adj-NNS Strong's Greek 316 |
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