Strong's Lexicon chraomai: to use, to make use of, to employ Original Word: χράομαι Word Origin: Middle voice of a primary verb Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "chraomai," the concept of using or employing resources can be seen in Hebrew words like עָשָׂה (asah - to do, make) and שָׁמַר (shamar - to keep, guard, observe). Usage: The Greek verb "chraomai" primarily means "to use" or "to make use of." It is often employed in the New Testament to describe the act of utilizing something, whether it be material resources, opportunities, or even abstract concepts like wisdom or authority. The term implies a purposeful and intentional action, often with a sense of stewardship or responsibility. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "using" something was closely tied to the idea of stewardship and resource management. The ancient Greeks and Romans placed a high value on the wise and efficient use of resources, whether in personal life, business, or governance. This cultural backdrop informs the New Testament usage of "chraomai," where believers are often encouraged to use their gifts, time, and resources in a manner that honors God and serves others. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originakin to chré Definition to use, make use of NASB Translation do (1), treated (1), use (5), used (2), uses (1), vacillating* (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5530: χράομαιχράομαι. χρωμαι; imperfect 3 person plural ἐχρῶντο; 1 aorist ἐχρησάμην; perfect κέχρημαι (1 Corinthians 9:15 G L T Tr WH); from Homer down; (middle of χράω (thought to be allied by metathesis with χείρ (cf. Curtius, § 189)), 'to grant a loan', 'to lend' (but cf. Liddell and Scott, under the word; they regard the radical sense as 'to furnish what is needful'); hence) 1. properly, to receive a loan; to borrow. 2. to take for one's use; to use: τίνι (Winers Grammar, § 31, 1 i.), to make use of a thing, Acts 27:17; 1 Corinthians 9:12, 15; 1 Timothy 1:8; 1 Timothy 5:23; τῷ κόσμῳ, the good things of this world, 1 Corinthians 7:31 R G (see below); μᾶλλον χρῆσαι, namely, the opportunity of becoming free, 1 Corinthians 7:21 (where others, less fitly, supply τῷ κληθῆναι δοῦλον (see references under the word εἰ, III. 6 a.)). contrary to the regular usage of classical Greek with an accusative: τόν κόσμον, 1 Corinthians 7:31 L T Tr WH; see Meyer at the passage; Buttmann, § 133, 18; Winer's Grammar, as above; (also in Wis. 7:14 according to some manuscripts; (Liddell and Scott, give (Pseudo-) Aristotle, oecon. 2, 22, p. 1350{a}, 7)). with the dative of a virtue or vice describing the mode of thinking or acting: τῇ ἐλαφρίᾳ (R. V. 'shew fickleness'), 2 Corinthians 1:17; πολλή παρρησία, 2 Corinthians 3:12 (for numerous examples from Greek writings from Herodotus down, see Passow, ii., p. 2497b; (Liddell and Scott, under the word, II. a.)). with adverbs (see Passow, ii., p. 2497{a}; (Liddell and Scott, under the word, IV.)): ἀποτόμως, to deal sharply, use sharpness, 2 Corinthians 13:10. of the use of persons: τίνι, to bear oneself toward, to deal with, treat, one (often so in Greek writings; see Passow, ii., p. 2496{b}; (Liddell and Scott, under the word, III. 1 and 2)), Acts 27:3. Middle voice of a primary verb (perhaps rather from cheir, to handle); to furnish what is needed; (give an oracle, "graze" (touch slightly), light upon, etc.), i.e. (by implication) to employ or (by extension) to act towards one in a given manner -- entreat, use. Compare chrao; chre. see GREEK chrao see GREEK cheir see GREEK chre Englishman's Concordance Acts 27:3 V-APM-NMSGRK: τῷ Παύλῳ χρησάμενος ἐπέτρεψεν πρὸς NAS: and Julius treated Paul KJV: courteously entreated Paul, INT: Paul having treated allowed [him] to Acts 27:17 V-IIM/P-3P 1 Corinthians 7:21 V-AMM-2S 1 Corinthians 7:31 V-PPM/P-NMP 1 Corinthians 9:12 V-AIM-1P 1 Corinthians 9:15 V-RIM/P-1S 2 Corinthians 1:17 V-AIM-1S 2 Corinthians 3:12 V-PIM/P-1P 2 Corinthians 13:10 V-ASM-1S 1 Timothy 1:8 V-PSM/P-3S 1 Timothy 5:23 V-PMM/P-2S Strong's Greek 5530 |
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